Analysis of livers from animals lacking KRAP. KRAP null mutants exhibit increased metabolic rate, reduced adiposity, improved glucose tolerance, hypoinsulinemia, and hypoleptinemia. Results provide insight into the molecular basis of the metabolic phenotype of KRAP deficient animals.
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