Amino acids contribute to adaptive thermogenesis. New insights into the mechanisms of action of recent drugs for metabolic disorders are emerging

• Main Authors: Chiara Ruocco (Author), Alexis Elias Malavazos (Author), Maurizio Ragni (Author), Michele O. Carruba (Author), Alessandra Valerio (Author), Gianluca Iacobellis (Author), Enzo Nisoli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Adaptive thermogenesis is the heat production by muscle contractions (shivering thermogenesis) or brown adipose tissue (BAT) and beige fat (non-shivering thermogenesis) in response to external stimuli, including cold exposure. BAT and beige fat communicate with peripheral organs and the brain throug...