Obesity is a chronic disease that increases susceptibility to various diseases, particularly
cardiovascular dysfunction, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. In this review, we
highlighted recent evidence in mouse models that support a potential benefit of increasing
adipose lipid utilization through stimulating lipolysis in adipose tissue and fatty acid
oxidation. Brown adipocyte development within white adipose tissue of humans suggests
that mouse models may be applicable to human obesity. Consequently, new therapies …