UCP2 expression is negatively correlated with and body fat mass after combined physical training: a pilot study

Physical training increases thermogenesis by enhancing UCP2 expression and energy expenditure. Mitochondrial thermogenesis relies on UCP2 gene expression, which can be low in the obese. Therefore, the objective of this pilot study was to evaluate energy expenditure and UCP2 gene expression from obese women before and after eight weeks of combined physical training. Nine obese women (body mass index 32 ± 3 kg/m2, 35 ± 5 years old) were submitted...