Anti-inflammatory protein promotes healthy gut bacteria to curb obesity

(University of North Carolina Health Care) Scientists from the UNC School of Medicine 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.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news