New molecule to fight obesity identified
Business Standard, October 16, 2017
Activating the oestrogen — the primary female sex hormone — receptor-beta protein with a chemical has the potential to increase metabolism as well as help reduce obesity, say researchers including one of Indian-origin.
The findings showed that the activation of a chemical called beta-LGND2 by the oestrogen receptor-beta can help reduce obesity and metabolic diseases in mice by converting bad fat (white fat) into good fat (brown fat).
This is significant as brown fat increases metabolism and may facilitate weight loss, the researchers said.