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, [...] Explore the content:


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