Brown Adipose Tissue - role in metabolic disorders

Brown adipose tissue, a thermogenic organ, previously thought to be present in only small mammals and children has recently been identified in adult humans. Located primarily in the supraclavicular and cervical area, it produces heat by uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation due to the unique presence...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tahniyah Haq, Frank Joseph Ong, Sarah Kanji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ibrahim Medical College 2019-06-01
Series:IMC Journal of Medical Science
Online Access:http://www.imcjms.com/registration/journal_full_text/307