COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR BROWN FAT INDUCTION AND ACTIVITY USING FNDC5

摘要

The invention provides compositions and methods for brown fat induction and activity through modulation of Fndc5 activity and/or expression. Also provided are methods for preventing or treating metabolic disorders in a subject through modulation of Fndc5 activity and/or expression. Further provided are methods for identifying compounds that are capable of modulating Fndc5 activity and/or expression.