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PPAR gamma MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
PPAR gamma
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.826.239.588
Unique ID
D047495
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D047495
Scope Note
A nuclear transcription factor. Heterodimerization with RETINOID X RECEPTOR ALPHA is important in regulation of GLUCOSE metabolism and CELL GROWTH PROCESSES. It is a target of THIAZOLIDINEDIONES for control of DIABETES MELLITUS.
Entry Term(s)
PPARgamma
PPARgamma2
PPARgamma3
Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor gamma
Thiazolidinedione Receptor
mPPARgamma1
mPPARgamma2
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Transcription Factors (1993-2004)
See Also
Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial
Public MeSH Note
2005; PPAR GAMMA was indexed under TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS & RECEPTORS, CYTOPLASMIC AND NUCLEAR 1994-2004, and under RECEPTORS, ENDOGENOUS SUBSTANCES 1992-1993
History Note
2005(1992)
Date Established
2005/01/01
Date of Entry
2004/07/07
Revision Date
2015/06/23
PPAR gamma Preferred
PPARgamma3 Narrower
mPPARgamma1 Narrower
mPPARgamma2 Narrower
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