Beta-3 adrenergic receptor
Beta-3 adrenergic receptor
The Beta-3 adrenergic receptor (also known as ADRB3) is a type of adrenergic receptor that is encoded by the ADRB3 gene in humans. It is pronounced as "beta-three ad-ren-er-gic re-cep-tor".
Etymology
The term "Beta-3 adrenergic receptor" is derived from the Greek words "adrenes" meaning 'near the kidney' and "ergon" meaning 'work'. The "Beta-3" part of the name refers to the third subtype of beta adrenergic receptors.
Function
The Beta-3 adrenergic receptor is primarily found in adipose tissue and is involved in the regulation of lipolysis and thermogenesis. Some research suggests that this receptor could be a potential target for the treatment of obesity and diabetes.
Related Terms
- Adrenergic receptor: A class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targets of many catecholamines like norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and epinephrine (adrenaline) produced by the body, but also many medications.
- Lipolysis: The metabolic pathway through which lipid triglycerides are hydrolyzed into a glycerol and three fatty acids.
- Thermogenesis: The process of heat production in organisms. It occurs in brown adipose tissue (brown fat) in mammals.
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