Anti-inflammatory protein promotes healthy gut bacteria to curb obesity
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 14:00
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have discovered that the anti-inflammatory protein NLRP12 normally helps protect mice against obesity and insulin resistance when they are fed a high-fat diet. The researchers also reported that the NLRP12 gene is underactive in people who are obese, making it a potential therapeutic target for treating obesity and diabetes, both of which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease and other serious conditions.