Blocking a myostatin protects against obesity and atherosclerosis
Friday, June 12, 2009 - 10:35
in Health & Medicine
Knockout of myostatin, a growth factor that limits muscle growth, can decrease body fat and promote resistance against developing atherosclerosis, or 'hardening' of the arteries, according to a new study conducted in mice. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C....