Scientists develop a new strategy to fight obesity
Monday, October 27, 2008 - 17:14
in Health & Medicine
The antibody works against the gastric hormone ghrelin (pronounced "grell-in"), which has been linked to weight gain and fat storage through its metabolic actions. These findings point towards a potentially novel treatment for obesity that would interfere directly with the some of the biological mechanisms determining weight.
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