Pathologically elevated blood fat levels in obesity

Scientists at the German Cancer Research Centre have discovered a mechanism in liver metabolism that is responsible for pathologically elevated blood fat levels found in severe metabolic disorders. Mice suffering from metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes produce only small amounts of a molecule called LSR in the liver, as reported by researchers headed by Dr Stephan Herzig in the journal 'Diabetes.' As a result, only small amounts of fat are transported from the blood into the liver and blood fat levels rise immensely...

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