Destructive Mechanism That Blocks the Brain from Knowing When to Stop Eating Identifiedby Neuroscience News |
Researchers report mice fed a high fat diet produce an enzyme called MMP-2, which results in leptin being blocked from binding to its receptors. This, they report, prevents neurons from signaling that the stomach is full. The study suggests blocking MMP-2 may help people with obesity to lose weight.
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