Hormone Discovery Points To Benefits Of 'Home Grown' Fat

Friday, September 19, 2008 - 13:21 in Biology & Nature

A hormone found at higher levels when the body produces its own "home grown" fat comes with considerable metabolic benefits, according to a new study. The newly discovered signaling molecule is the first example of a lipid-based hormone -- most are made up of proteins -- although the researchers said they expect it will not be the last.

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