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Lightening up a notch: Notch regulation of energy metabolism

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Inhibiting Notch signaling induces adipose browning, improves systemic glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, and suppresses weight gain in mice.

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Figure 1: Notch signaling inhibition promotes adipose browning and improved energy homeostasis.

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Gridley, T., Kajimura, S. Lightening up a notch: Notch regulation of energy metabolism. Nat Med 20, 811–812 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm.3650

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