Heart hormones protect against obesity and insulin resistance

(Sanford-Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute) By fleshing out how one signaling receptor contributes to causing obesity through its activity in fatty tissue but not in muscle cells, SBP scientists have zeroed in on an important new avenue of exploration for combating metabolic disease. More than one-third of American adults are considered to be obese, which dramatically increases their risk for developing type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, and multiple inflammatory conditions.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news