Publication Date:
2014-07-09
Description:
Article Stem cell factor (SCF) and its receptor, Kit, have known roles in regulating cell growth and survival. Here, Huang et al . reveal a new function of SCF/Kit signalling, showing that it increases energy expenditure and mitochondrial function in brown adipose tissue by promoting expression of PGC-1a. Nature Communications doi: 10.1038/ncomms5282 Authors: Zan Huang, Hai-Bin Ruan, Li Xian, Weiqian Chen, Shujun Jiang, Anying Song, Qinghua Wang, Peiliang Shi, Xingxing Gu, Xiang Gao
Electronic ISSN:
2041-1723
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Natural Sciences in General
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Physics
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