PPARG

Metabolic System · Insulin Signaling & Glucose Homeostasis

How does PPARG help cells become fat cells?

PPARG makes a nuclear receptor that regulates genes involved in fat-cell development. Its activity connects cell specialization with lipid and glucose metabolism.

Common Gene Name
peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma
NCBI Gene ID
5468
Chromosome
3

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
lipodystrophyClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveSemidominantView source
2024-08-14

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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