PPARs and Obesity
2007

PPARs and Obesity

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Francine M. Gregoire, Sander Kersten, Wallace Harrington

Conclusion

The special issue discusses the role of PPARs in energy metabolism and their potential as therapeutic targets for obesity-related inflammation.

Supporting Evidence

  • PPARs play an important role in energy homeostasis.
  • The potential therapeutic usefulness of PPAR delta in metabolic syndrome is now recognized.
  • PPARs display strong anti-inflammatory properties.

Takeaway

This article talks about how certain proteins called PPARs help our bodies manage energy and how they might help with obesity and inflammation.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1155/2007/78475

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