FGF21 (IMAGE)

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

FGF21

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Reduced protein intake triggers a series of adaptive responses in mice. They stop growing, become hungrier for protein, burn more calories, and store less fat. These adaptive changes are dependent on FGF21 acting within the brain.

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Cristal Hill and Christopher Morrison

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