Blocking FNDC5, the precursor of the exercise hormone irisin, protects mice from cancer-induced cachexia - Medical Xpress

Blocking FNDC5, the precursor of the exercise hormone irisin, protects mice from cancer-induced cachexia - Medical Xpress
The severe muscle atrophy and weakness commonly associated with cancer growth (i.e., cachexia) can be prevented simply by being deprived of FNDC5, the precursor of the exercise hormone irisin, researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine have fo…
The severe muscle atrophy and weakness commonly associated with cancer growth (i.e., cachexia) can be prevented simply by being deprived of FNDC5, the precursor of the exercise hormone irisin, resear… [+3464 chars] Read More



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