Beige Adipocyte
A type of adipocyte that can undergo 'browning', acquiring characteristics of brown adipocytes and increasing thermogenesis in response to cold or adrenergic stimulation.
Key Functions:
- Undergoes 'browning' to increase thermogenesis.
- Dissipates energy as heat.
- Expresses uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) upon activation.
- Plays a role in energy expenditure and metabolic health.
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