When fat talks, the gut listens: IRONing out metabolism.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.cmet.2021.07.012.
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Abstract
In a new study, Zhang et al. (2021) show that reducing iron levels in adipose tissue improves metabolic function. This occurs through an interorgan communication system where signals from the adipocyte reduce intestinal lipid absorption.
Medical subject headings
- Adipose Tissue
- Lipid Metabolism