Generating good fat by pushing the right buttons

(Sanford-Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute) Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have identified a protein complex, mTORC1, that is required for conversion of 'bad' white fat to 'good' brown fat. The findings, published online in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, could help treat metabolic disorders such as obesity.