PGC-1alpha is a protein that helps control how cells use energy
Scientific Claim
PGC-1alpha is a transcription coactivator involved in regulating cellular energy metabolism
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
definitive
Can make definitive causal claims
Assessment Explanation
This is a basic descriptive statement about PGC-1alpha's known function, which is well-established in the scientific literature. The study is correctly stating a known biological role.
Source Excerpt
“Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma coactivator (PGC)-1alpha is a member of a family of transcription coactivators that plays a central role in the regulation of cellular energy metabolism.”
Evidence from Studies
Supporting Evidence (1)
The abstract explicitly states PGC-1alpha's role as a transcription coactivator in energy metabolism regulation. This is a descriptive claim about its basic function, which is directly supported by the study's description of its role.
PGC-1alpha: a key regulator of energy metabolism