| Literature DB >> 11383325 |
L Fajas1, M B Debril, J Auwerx.
Abstract
The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma is a nuclear hormone receptor playing a crucial role in adipogenesis and insulin sensitization. Prostaglandin J2 derivatives and the antidiabetic thiazolidinediones are its respective natural and synthetic ligands. The RXR/PPAR gamma heterodimer has also been reported to have important immunomodulatory activities and its pleiotropic functions suggest wide-ranging medical implications.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11383325
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis ISSN: 0939-4753 Impact factor: 4.222