Bone-derived hormone suppresses appetite in mice

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 14:31 in Health & Medicine

Lipocalin 2, a hormone secreted by bone cells, suppresses appetite in mice, researchers have discovered. The study findings, which reveal a new mechanism for regulating food intake and blood sugar, could lead to the development of new treatments for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.

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