The Relationship between Brown Adipose Tissue Activity and Neoplastic Status: an <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT Study in the Tropics

The Relationship between Brown Adipose Tissue Activity and Neoplastic Status: an <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT Study in the Tropics

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Brown adipose tissue (BAT) has thermogenic potential. For its activation, cold exposure is considered a critical factor though other determinants have also been reported. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship betwe...

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Main Authors: Huang Yung-Cheng, Chen Tai-Been, Hsu Chien-Chin, Li Shau-Hsuan, Wang Pei-Wen, Lee Bi-Fang, Kuo Ching-Yuan, Chiu Nan-Tsing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Subjects:
Neoplastic status
BAT
<sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/10/1/238

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