Abstract
Background: Lipocalin 2 is a recently characterized adipokine/cytokine known to be a critical regulator of metabolic homeostasis. Results: Lcn2 deficiency impairs BAT activation by reducing peroxisomal and mitochondrial oxidation of lipids and the recruitment of functional brown adipocytes. Conclusion: We demonstrate a novel role of Lcn2 in oxidative metabolism and BAT activation via a nonadrenergic pathway. Significance: Our findings advance understanding of the adrenergic independent mechanism for BAT activation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 22063-22077 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 289 |
Issue number | 32 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 8 2014 |