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PPARgamma in human and mouse physiology.
Biochimica et biophysica acta - 1 Aug 2007
Heikkinen Sami, Auwerx Johan, Argmann Carmen A
Abstract excerpt
The peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) is a member in the nuclear receptor superfamily which mediates part of the regulatory effects of dietary fatty acids on gene expression. As PPARgamma also coordinates adipocyte differentiation, it is an important component in storing the excess nutritional energy as fat. Our genes have evolved into maximizing energy storage, and PPARgamma has a...
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