The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the family of beta adrenergic receptors, which mediate catecholamine-induced activation of adenylate cyclase through the action of G proteins. This receptor is located mainly in the adipose tissue and is involved in the regulation of lipolysis and thermogenesis. Obesity and bodyweight-related disorders are correlated with certain polymorphisms in three subtypes of beta-adrenoceptor, among them, the ADRB3 gene.[provided by RefSeq, Oct 2019]
Forensic Context
A study in human burn patients demonstrated that the ADRB3 gene expression in subcutaneous white adipose tissue showed no significant changes postburn, except a signal towards an increase at 1-3 days [Knuth et al. DOI:10.1097/SLA.0000000000005880]. A scoping review of human twin studies reported that increased mRNA expression of the ADRB3 in human umbilical vein endothelial cells was negatively correlated with birth weight [Dany Laure Wadji et al. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0315549].