ghrelin

A novel, yet scary way to control weight.

Posted on October 14, 2006. Filed under: biotech, ghrelin, obesity, vaccines |

Obesity is often largely seen as a behavioral problem; genes are also mentioned, but take a sideline.  A prohormone called ghrelin is a target of anti-obesity vaccines and medications.  Ghrelin is produced by the stomach and makes one feel hungry when it reaches the brain.  Cytos Biotechnology is developing an anti-obesity vaccine based on ghrelin, [...]

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