Beta-3 Adrenergic Receptors

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Beta-3 Adrenergic Receptors are a type of Beta-Adrenergic Receptor located on Adipocytes.  The number of Beta-3 Adrenergic Receptors in the body’s Brown Adipose Tissue varies with each individual - persons with a genetic predisposition to Obesity or Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 have a diminished number of and/or defective Beta-3 Adrenergic Receptors.

 

Biological Function of Beta-3 Adrenergic Receptors

Metabolism

 When stimulated, Beta-3 Adrenergic Receptors stimulate the production of Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) - i.e. they activate , increase the body’s Basal Metabolism (BMR) and therefore help to prevent Obesity.

 

These Substances Enhance or Activate Beta-3 Adrenergic Receptors

Alkaloids

 At least 43% of the induced by Ephedrine is caused by activation of Beta-3 Adrenergic Receptors.  [1]

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