Activation of brown adipose tissue in hypothyroidism.

Conclusions Increased BAT metabolism appears to be related with hypothyroidism, which might be the result of a feedback mechanism to maintain body temperature in a state of reduced basal thermogenesis. Future research needs to explore the underlying mechanistic and biological implications. Key Messages Increased brown adipose tissue (BAT) metabolism appears to be related with hypothyroidism, which might be the result of a feedback mechanism to maintain body core temperature in a state of reduced basal thermogenesis. PMID: 26513396 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Ann Med Source Type: research