Mild Cold Exposure Modulates Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21) Diurnal Rhythm in Humans: Relationship between FGF21 Levels, Lipolysis, and Cold-Induced Thermogenesis
Author(s) -
Paul Lee,
Robert J. Brychta,
Joyce D. Linderman,
Susan M. Smith,
Kong Y. Chen,
Francesco S. Celi
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2012-3107
Subject(s) - fgf21 , lipolysis , thermogenesis , medicine , endocrinology , white adipose tissue , adipose tissue , area under the curve , chemistry , microdialysis , brown adipose tissue , biology , fibroblast growth factor , receptor , central nervous system
Cold exposure stimulates fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) secretion in animals, enhancing the cold-induced thermogenesis (CIT) response through browning of white adipose tissue. In humans, the effects of cold exposure on circulating FGF21 levels are unknown.
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