Human brown adipose tissue

Cell Metab. 2010 Apr 7;11(4):248-52. doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2010.03.008.

Abstract

The BAT organ is unique in that it has evolved to safely dissipate large amounts of chemical energy--a quality that might be harnessed to help humans deal with a dangerously hypercaloric environment and still remain in good health.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Biological / physiology*
  • Adenosine Triphosphate / biosynthesis
  • Adipose Tissue, Brown / physiology*
  • Cell Respiration / physiology
  • Energy Metabolism / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Ion Channels / metabolism
  • Mitochondrial Proteins / metabolism
  • Thermogenesis / physiology*
  • Uncoupling Protein 1

Substances

  • Ion Channels
  • Mitochondrial Proteins
  • Uncoupling Protein 1
  • Adenosine Triphosphate