Glucocorticoids and regulation of brown adipose tissue in humans – physiological and pathophysiological considerations
This review discusses the effects of glucocorticoids (GCs) on brown adipose tissue (BAT) in the context of obesity prevention and therapy. Due to the unique expression of the uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), BAT is capable of non-shivering thermogenesis, also defined as a metabolic heat production, rela...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Poznan University of Medical Sciences
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Science |
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| Online Access: | https://jms.ump.edu.pl/index.php/JMS/article/view/236 |