Understanding How Fat Cells Burn Energy to Help with Obesity
Regulation of Mitochondrial Remodeling in Adipose Thermogenesis
This work explores how certain fat cells in the body can burn energy to help manage obesity and related conditions like type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11137719 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Obesity is a major health concern linked to conditions like type 2 diabetes, where the body stores too much fat. Our bodies have special brown fat cells that can burn energy and create heat, which could be a way to fight obesity. However, we don't fully understand how these brown fat cells work. This project aims to uncover the hidden molecular controls within these cells to find new ways to help people with obesity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research is not directly recruiting patients but aims to benefit individuals living with obesity or type 2 diabetes in the future.
Not a fit: Patients not affected by obesity or type 2 diabetes may not directly benefit from this specific line of research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that help the body burn more calories, potentially aiding in weight management and improving conditions like type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: This project explores a newly identified protein, FAM210A, in brown fat thermogenesis, representing a novel and largely untested approach in this specific context.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yue, Feng — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Yue, Feng
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.