GDF15 and energy balance: homing in on a mechanism
Nature Medicine 23, 1119 (2017).
doi:10.1038/nm.4414
Authors: Irene Cimino, Anthony P Coll & Giles S H Yeo
Three recent studies in mice have identified a specific receptor, GFRAL, for the known anorectic peptide GDF15. The finding increases mechanistic understanding of its effect and paves the way for the development of novel anti-obesity therapeutics.
Source: Nature Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Irene Cimino Anthony P Coll Giles S H Yeo Tags: News and Views Source Type: research