Biological Effects of Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor on hMADS Adipocytes

Administration of ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) to experimental animals exerts anti-obesity effects by acting on multiple targets. In white adipose tissue CNTF reduces lipid content, promotes fatty acid (FA) oxidation and improves insulin sensitivity. This study was performed to establish wheth...

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Main Authors: Jessica Perugini, Eleonora Di Mercurio, Giovanni Tossetta, Ilenia Severi, Federica Monaco, Marcella Reguzzoni, Marco Tomasetti, Christian Dani, Saverio Cinti, Antonio Giordano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2019.00768/full