Scientists discover the switch that makes human brown fat burn energy

Status
Not open for further replies.

Northerner

Admin (Retired)
Relationship to Diabetes
Type 1
The receptor responsible for activating the energy-burning property of brown fat in humans has been identified. The next step is to investigate drugs that fit the receptor and trigger the response as a means to treat obesity and type-2 diabetes.

 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top