A “homing missile” antibody that targets a hunger hormone may provide a new way to tackle obesity, new research suggests. Tests on mice have shown that the antibody seeks out and destroys the hormone ghrelin, which increases appetite and inhibits the break down of stored fat.
Link to Article‘Homing missile’ antibody that targets hunger hormone may help to tackle obesity - Daily Mail 28th October 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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