Wednesday, October 11, 2017

A specific protein regulates the burning of body fat to generate heat

Scientists have identified a protein that holds promise as a target for therapies to reduce obesity. They have demonstrated that MKK6 controls the conversion of fat stores, known as white fat, into brown fat, in which lipids are burned to maintain body temperature and reduce obesity.

from Diet and Weight Loss News -- ScienceDaily http://ift.tt/2g0ETfr

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