January 2004 PMID 14715917

Brown adipose tissue: function and physiological significance.

Barbara Cannon, Jan Nedergaard

Mentions

63
Peak: 2 in Apr 2019
across 5 sources since Apr 2019

Extended reach

34,776
potential audience

Total likes

203

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Apr 2019 – Dec 2023

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several discussions highlight key points from the article, such as the role of norepinephrine in regulating BAT activity and the importance of cold acclimation, with phrases like 'most of the NST issues have been worked out' showing a technical understanding. The tone is informative but somewhat casual, indicating recognition of the findings' relevance without intense emotional investment.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the scientific points about BAT's role and regulation, showing general assent to the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The posts indicate moderate curiosity, particularly around factors like cold acclimation and thermogenesis, but lack deep exploration.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The comments demonstrate some engagement—such as referencing classic literature and debating purposes of cold adaptation—but do not delve into detailed analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the publication influences ongoing research and awareness, especially in the context of experimental protocols and scientific tools like badges.

Abstract in brief

  • Brown adipose tissue (BAT) helps convert food energy into heat, which is crucial for maintaining body temperature, especially in cold conditions and during specific states like postnatal development, fever, or hibernation.
  • Its activity is primarily regulated by norepinephrine released from sympathetic nerves, and both immediate heat production and tissue recruitment for increased thermogenic capacity depend on this neural control.
  • The presence of BAT and its ability to produce heat have been vital for mammals' survival, aiding neonatal warmth, cold adaptation, and overall energetic efficiency through the action of proteins like UCP1.

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Alexander Bartelt
@BarteltLab · X

@DenisPBlondin @treebak @InsideSci @SableSys Based on the classic literature, as a rule of thumb, in lab mice, 7 days is enough to observe pronounced recruitment of thermogenic capacity (brown and beige) or involution thereof, respectively

Oct 3, 2021 · 2 likes · 9,023 followers View post →
Alexander Bartelt
@BarteltLab · X

@DenisPBlondin @treebak @InsideSci @SableSys Good point - I think the only purpose of cold acclimation is survival - an animal is acclimated if it survives a colder environment than it used to live in - most of the NST issues have been worked out long time ago and are referenced in this review https://t.co/GotKbfaslY

Oct 3, 2021 · 1 like · 9,023 followers View post →
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Tyler Ruse
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RT @DSDimensions: @APSPhysiology joins the growing list of publishers adding the @DSDimensions Badge to their articles … mouse over the bad…

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Alexander Bartelt
@BarteltLab · X

@DenisPBlondin @treebak @InsideSci @SableSys Based on the classic literature, as a rule of thumb, in lab mice, 7 days is enough to observe pronounced recruitment of thermogenic capacity (brown and beige) or involution thereof, respectively

Oct 3, 2021 · 2 likes · 9,023 followers View post →
Alexander Bartelt
@BarteltLab · X

@DenisPBlondin @treebak @InsideSci @SableSys Good point - I think the only purpose of cold acclimation is survival - an animal is acclimated if it survives a colder environment than it used to live in - most of the NST issues have been worked out long time ago and are referenced in this review https://t.co/GotKbfaslY

Oct 3, 2021 · 1 like · 9,023 followers View post →
Tyler Ruse
@truse · X

RT @DSDimensions: @APSPhysiology joins the growing list of publishers adding the @DSDimensions Badge to their articles … mouse over the bad…

Apr 16, 2019 · 1 share · 166 followers View post →
Dimensions
@DSDimensions · X

@APSPhysiology joins the growing list of publishers adding the @DSDimensions Badge to their articles … mouse over the badge to see the animation & click for the details here: https://t.co/sJYzX9qe0X

Apr 16, 2019 · 1 share · 6,252 followers View post →