Scientists have uncovered a crucial biological system that empowers brown fat to effectively burn calories. This mechanism relies on the protein SLIT3, which divides into two distinct fragments. Each fragment meticulously guides the formation of vital blood vessels and nerves within the brown fat tissue. These newly formed structures are essential, allowing the tissue to efficiently draw in nutrients and swiftly convert them into heat, thereby preventing their storage as undesirable white fat.
Scientists Uncover Key System Activating Brown Fat for Calorie Burning
By Rupert Blackwood
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