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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Transcription Factors > Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors > PPAR gamma
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear > Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors > PPAR gamma

Preferred term

PPAR gamma  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor gamma
  • Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor gamma
  • PPARgamma
  • Receptor, Thiazolidinedione
  • Thiazolidinedione Receptor

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2005(1992)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D047495

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