The biological clock is regulated by adrenergic signaling in brown fat but is dispensable for cold-induced thermogenesis.

The biological clock plays an important role in integrating nutrient and energy metabolism with other cellular processes. Previous studies have demonstrated that core clock genes are rhythmically expressed in peripheral tissues, including the liver, skeletal muscle, pancreatic islets, and white and...

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Main Authors: Siming Li, Qi Yu, Guo-Xiao Wang, Jiandie D Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3753278?pdf=render