Scientists Discover a Hidden Hormone Pathway That Protects the Liver From Damage
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Scientists Discover a Hidden Hormone Pathway That Protects the Liver From Damage
GDF15 may protect against liver inflammation and scarring through a newly identified pathway that operates independently of weight loss. A hormone already known for reducing appetite and supporting weight loss may have another important function: protecting the liver from damaging inflammation. Researchers at McMaster University found that GDF15 works through a previously unknown signaling pathway, [...]
Researchers at McMaster University have identified a new hormonal pathway that allows GDF15 to protect the liver from inflammation and scarring, even in the absence of weight loss. The study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, reveals that GDF15 acts through a previously unknown signaling pathway, challenging the traditional view that its benefits are linked only to appetite regulation. Discovery of a new hormonal pathway GDF15, known to …
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