Abstract
The estrogen-related receptor alpha (ERRalpha or NR3B1) is a transcription factor from the nuclear receptor super-family, group III. The gene encoding ERRalpha (ESRRA) is located on chromosome 11q13, a region showing genetic linkage to body mass index and fat percentage. Through interaction with the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma coactivator-1alpha (PGC-1alpha), ERRalpha regulates key enzymes involved in the beta-oxidation of fatty acids.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Obesity |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 365-70 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0307-0565 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- Aged
- Anthropometry
- Blood Glucose
- Body Constitution
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 11
- DNA Mutational Analysis
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Estrogen Receptor alpha
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Heat-Shock Proteins
- Humans
- Insulin
- Linkage Disequilibrium
- Lipids
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Obesity
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Quantitative Trait, Heritable
- Transcription Factors