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Review
. 2010 Apr 7;11(4):248-52.
doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2010.03.008.

Human brown adipose tissue

Sven Enerbäck  1
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Review

Human brown adipose tissue

Sven Enerbäck. Cell Metab. .
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Abstract

The BAT organ is unique in that it has evolved to safely dissipate large amounts of chemical energy--a quality that might be harnessed to help humans deal with a dangerously hypercaloric environment and still remain in good health.

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