Free Fatty Acid Receptors
| Author | : Graeme Milligan |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2017-02-08 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783319506937 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3319506935 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (935 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Free Fatty Acid Receptors by : Graeme Milligan
Download or read book Free Fatty Acid Receptors written by Graeme Milligan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-08 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the important role free fatty acids (FFA) play as potential drug targets. While FFA have long been considered byproducts of cell metabolism, they are now recognized as ligands that regulate cell and tissue function via G-protein-coupled receptors. At least three receptors have been identified for which FFA appear to be the endogenous ligands.