Peroxisome proliferator–activated receptor α (PPAR α) is a nuclear receptor of clinical
interest as a drug target in various metabolic disorders. PPAR α also exhibits marked anti …

Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha (PPAR-α) belongs to the family of ligand-
regulated nuclear receptors (PPARs). These receptors after heterodimerization with retinoid …

Phytol (PYT) is a diterpene member of the long-chain unsaturated acyclic alcohols. PYT and
some of its derivatives, including phytanic acid (PA), exert a wide range of biological effects …

Endocrine disruption is a named field of research which has been very active for over 10
years, although the effects of endocrine disruptors in wildlife have been studied mainly in …

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors are expressed in many tissues, including
adipocytes, hepatocytes, muscles and endothelial cells; however, the affinity depends on the …

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) has been the focus of intense
research because ligands for this receptor have emerged as potent insulin sensitizers used …

Thymoquinone, a monoterpene molecule is chemically known as 2-methyl-5-isopropyl-1, 4-
benzoquinone. It is abundantly present in seeds of Nigella sativa L. that is popularly known …

Apart from its main function in the mitochondria as a key element in electron transport,
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has been described as having multiple functions, such as oxidant …

Synthetic chemicals currently used in a variety of industrial and agricultural applications are
leading to widespread contamination of the environment. Even though the intended uses of …

The peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (PPARs) are nuclear receptors that play key
roles in the regulation of lipid metabolism, inflammation, cellular growth, and differentiation …