OPN3 Gene in Fat Cells Senses Light and Regulates Metabolism (IMAGE)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

OPN3 Gene in Fat Cells Senses Light and Regulates Metabolism

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These images show expression of the OPN3 gene (in blue) in white fat cells of mice in two locations. The upper panel shows interscapular white adipocytes (above a layer of muscle and above brown adipose tissue). The lower panel shows white adipocytes from the inguinal adipose depot.

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Cincinnati Children's

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