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Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma (PPARγ)

 

• Expression
• Function
• Interactions and Signalling
• Role in Disease
• Structure
• Gene and Processing

Expression

PPARγ is produced by adipocytes in response to adipokines

 

Function

PPARγ is a nuclear receptor and transcription factor which plays a role in insulin resistance.

 

Interactions and Signalling

Thiaglitazones target the PPARγ receptor, leading to a decrease in insulin resistance.

Role in Disease

 

Structure

• template

Gene and Processing

• PubMed ref: here
• other info