EBI2 is a negative modulator of brown adipose tissue energy expenditure in mice and human brown adipocytes

Abstract

Francesca Copperi et al. evaluate the role of the Gi-protein coupled receptor, EBI2, on regulation of thermogenic activity in murine and human adipocytes. They report that loss of Ebi2 in mice increases brown adipocyte energy expenditure in response to cold exposure, providing insight into ways to potentially modulate energy expenditure in humans.