In the present studies, halothane is demonstrated to have a general inhibitory effect on norepinephrine-induced cAMP accumulation, lipolysis and rate of oxygen consumption, but no obvious effect on the respiratory capacity of isolated mitochondria. Further studies are necessary to elucidate these effects of halothane on brown adipose tissue nonshivering thermogenesis. Such studies may contribute to the understanding of the molecular effects of volatile anesthetics.
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