Disabling Enzyme Allows Mice To Gorge Without Becoming Obese, New Study Finds
Monday, January 12, 2009 - 22:35
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered that a key enzyme in fat tissue plays a major role in regulating fat metabolism. Mice that have had this enzyme disabled remained lean despite eating a high-fat diet and losing a hormone that suppresses appetite.
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