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The genetics of brown adipose tissue.
Progress in molecular biology and translational science - 1 Jan 2010
Kozak Leslie P, Koza Robert A
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Brown adipose tissue is highly differentiated and has evolved as a mechanism for heat production based upon uncoupling of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. Additionally, large amounts of lipid can be stored in the cells to provide fuel necessary for heat production upon adrenergic stimulat...
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