Measure Definition:
There are a number of analysis techniques that can be employed to measure such peptides e.g. RIA and ELISA, and the recent development of ‘multiplexing’ techniques has allowed the measurement of a large number of peptides in a single assay.
Construct:
Energy Expenditure
Construct Definition (and Source):
A measurement of the amount of energy used to carry out a physiological or physcial function. (NCI)
Selected References
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Scherer PE, Williams S, Fogliano M, Baldini G, Lodish HF. A novel serum protein similar to C1q, produced exclusively in adipocytes. J Biol Chem. 1995;270(45):26746-26749. doi:10.1074/jbc.270.45.26746 |