PPAR𝛾2Pro12Ala Polymorphism and Human Health

The nuclear hormone receptor peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR𝛾) is an important transcription factor regulating adipocyte differentiation, lipid and glucose homeostasis, and insulin sensitivity. Numerous genetic mutations of PPAR𝛾 have been identified and these mutations positi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Weimin He
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:PPAR Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/849538