| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2793019 | Cell Metabolism | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The notion that brown adipose tissue (BAT) in mice or humans maintains energy balance by burning off excess calories seems incompatible with evolutionary biology. Studies in obese rats and mice lacking UCP1 indicate that diet-induced thermogenesis by BAT is unlikely.
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Authors
Leslie P. Kozak,