Peripherally administered melanocortins induce mice fat browning and prevent obesity.

Adriana R RodriguesMaria J SalazarSílvia Rocha-RodriguesInês O GonçalvesCélia CruzDelminda NevesHenrique AlmeidaJosé MagalhãesAlexandra Monteiro Gouveia

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2018)

This study highlights the anti-obesity properties of melanocortins by promoting ingWAT browning and provides new perspectives for future designing of more effective therapeutic strategies.

Keyphrases

high fat diet induced
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
skeletal muscle
weight gain
current status
physical activity