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Major link in brain-obesity puzzle found

01-29-2007 · EurekAlert!

A single protein in brain cells may act as a linchpin in the body's weight-regulating system, playing a key role in the flurry of signals that govern fat storage, sugar use, energy balance and weight, researchers report. And although it's far too early to say how this protein could be useful in fighting obesity, the finding gives scientists an important system to target in future research and the development of anti-obesity medications.

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