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Irisin stimulates browning of white adipocytes through mitogen-activated protein kinase p38 MAP kinase and ERK MAP kinase signaling.
Diabetes - 1 Feb 2014
Zhang Yuan, Li Rui, Meng Yan, Li Shiwu, Donelan William, Zhao Yan, Qi Lei, Zhang Mingxiang, Wang Xingli, Cui Taixing, Yang Li-Jun, Tang Dongqi
Abstract excerpt
The number and activity of brown adipocytes are linked to the ability of mammals to resist body fat accumulation. In some conditions, certain white adipose tissue (WAT) depots are readily convertible to a ''brown-like'' state, which is associated with weight loss. Irisin, a newly identified hormo...
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