Puerariae lobatae root extracts and the regulation of brown fat activity

Background: Obesity is one of the major health problems worldwide. The induction of brown adipocyte formation and activity represents a promising therapeutic option by increasing energy expenditure. Asian herbs have the potential to treat obesity, however, pharmacological effects should be well documented at the molecular level first. Hypothesis: A novel hypothesis-driven screening approach identified the root of Pueraria montana var. lobata...