STEM CELLS 2013
MicroRNA-26 Family is Required for Human Adipogenesis and Drives Characteristics of Brown Adipocytes
Adipose tissue contains thermogenic adipocytes (i.e., brown and brite/beige) that oxidize nutrients at exceptionally high rates via non-shivering thermogenesis. Its recent discovery in adult humans has opened up new avenues to fight obesity and related disorders such as diabetes…
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