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Concept information
- Fields of Study
- amino acids, peptides and proteins
- proteins
- receptors
- peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors
- Research, Technology, Methods
- amino acids, peptides and proteins
- proteins
- receptors
- peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors
- Fields of Study
- genetics
- molecular genetics
- transcription factors
- peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors
Preferred term
peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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A nuclear transcription factor. Heterodimerization with retinoid X receptor alpha is important in regulation of glucose metabolism and cell growth processes. It is a target of thiazolidinediones for control of diabetes mellitus.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- PPAR gamma
- PPAR gamma-2
- PPAR gamma-3
In other languages
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/317441
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