Fight Obesity With New Antibody That Degrades Appetite Stimulant?
Monday, October 27, 2008 - 20:14
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have discovered a catalytic antibody that degrades a known appetite stimulant. The antibody works against the gastric hormone ghrelin, which has been linked to weight gain and fat storage through its metabolic actions.
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