Wednesday, July 8, 2009

New Culprit Behind Obesity's Ill Metabolic Consequences

“Obesity very often leads to insulin resistance, and now researchers reporting in the July 8 issue of Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication, have uncovered another factor behind that ill consequence. The newly discovered culprit - a protein known as pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF for short) - is secreted by fat cells. They also report evidence to suggest that specifically blocking that protein's action may reverse some of the health complications that come with obesity.”

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156703.php

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