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CNIC identifies key mechanism in fat cells to combat obesity
CNIC researchers have identified a mechanism in fat cells that helps them safely store excess fat, offering new insights for combating obesity and related metabolic diseases.
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Potential new targets for chronic liver disease
Fatty liver disease treatments may become more effective after identification and greater understanding of more drug targets.
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New drug promotes weight loss in mice
US researchers discover compound that limits weight gain in mice with a high-sugar diet, by lowering the mitochondrial magnesium.
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Novel compound improves symptoms of fatty liver disease in mice
The novel peripheral serotonin antagonist, based on Parkinson’s drug pimavanserin, increased glucose tolerance and lean body mass in a murine model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
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New drug prevents liver damage, obesity and glucose intolerance in mice
Mice given a novel drug that targets a key gene involved in lipid and glucose metabolism were able to tolerate a high-fat diet regimen without developing significant liver damage.
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Naturally occurring protein found to be powerful regulator of metabolism
The protein FGFBP3 could be used in the future to reverse disorders associated with metabolic syndrome, such as type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease...
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Diabetes researchers find switch for fatty liver disease
Researchers have identified a key in the road for the way the liver deals with carbohydrates, fats and protein...