| Literature DB >> 23786211 |
A Brianne Thrush1, Robert Dent, Ruth McPherson, Mary-Ellen Harper.
Abstract
Understanding the metabolic factors that contribute to obesity development and weight loss success are critical for combating obesity and obesity-related disorders. This review provides an overview of energy metabolism with a particular focus on mitochondrial function in health and in obesity. Mitochondrial proton leak contributes significantly to whole body energy expenditure and the potential role of energy uncoupling in weight loss success is discussed. We provide evidence to support the hypothesis that differences in energy efficiency are important regulators of body weight and weight loss success.Entities:
Keywords: diet resistance; mitochondria; obesity; oxidative phosphorylation; proton leak; uncoupling; weight loss
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23786211 DOI: 10.1111/febs.12399
Source DB: PubMed Journal: FEBS J ISSN: 1742-464X Impact factor: 5.542