University of Saskatchewan (USask) research, which has been published in Communications Biology, highlights the discovery of the lipid-lowering effects of nesfatin-1-like peptide (NLP). This newly identified peptide—or small protein—is a close relative of nesfatin-1 (NESF-1), which regulates feed intake and body weight.
Researchers identify promising protein candidate for metabolic disease treatment retrieved 28 May 2024 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-protein-candidate-metabolic-disease-treatment.html
This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only.Feb 5, 2024Use this form if you have come across a typo, inaccuracy or would like to send an edit request for the content on this page. For general inquiries, please use ourThank you for taking time to provide your feedback to the editors.
Your feedback is important to us. However, we do not guarantee individual replies due to the high volume of messages.to let the recipient know who sent the email. Neither your address nor the recipient's address will be used for any other purpose. The information you enter will appear in your e-mail message and is not retained by Medical Xpress in any form.Get weekly and/or daily updates delivered to your inbox.
Medicine Research Health Research News Health Research Health Science Medicine Science
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Researchers explore new cell target for cystic fibrosis treatmentA team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are exploring the role of a newly identified cell type in cystic fibrosis (CF), which could lead to effective new types of treatment.
Read more »
West Coast Conference adding Grand Canyon University, Seattle University in 2025GCU and Seattle will both compete in 14 of the WCC’s sponsored sports.
Read more »
New research presents 'mini-brains' that could advance Alzheimer's treatmentUsing an innovative new method, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher is building tiny pseudo-organs from stem cells to help diagnose and treat Alzheimer's.
Read more »
Leaders of Northwestern, UCLA, and Rutgers to Testify Before Congress on Campus ProtestsHouse Republicans have summoned the leaders of Northwestern University and Rutgers University to testify.
Read more »
Gas and propane stoves linked to 50,000 cases of childhood asthma, study findsA study from researchers at Stanford University and Harvard University found that about 50,000 cases of childhood asthma could be linked to exposure to nitrogen dioxide produced by gas stoves.
Read more »
ANU researchers develop new AI tool for rapid, accurate brain tumor classificationA new AI tool to more quickly and accurately classify brain tumors has been developed by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).
Read more »