PPAR gamma pathway
| PPAR gamma pathway | |
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| Term | PPAR gamma pathway |
| Short definition | PPAR gamma pathway - Describes a group of proteins in a cell that work together to control the expression of certain genes and the body's use of lipids (fats) and glucose (sugars). Alterations in the PPAR gamma pathway can lead to diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
PPAR gamma pathway - Describes a group of proteins in a cell that work together to control the expression of certain genes and the body's use of lipids (fats) and glucose (sugars). Alterations in the PPAR gamma pathway can lead to diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Drugs or substances that affect this signaling pathway are being studied to prevent and treat cancer and other diseases. Also called the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma pathway
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