The newly discovered signaling molecule is the first example of a lipid-based hormone -- most are made up of proteins -- although the researchers said they expect it will not be the last.

Identification of a lipokine, a lipid hormone linking adipose tissue to systemic metabolism. Cell 134(Sept. 19):933–944. DOI 10.1016/j.cell.2008.07.048. About Tina Hesman Saey.

New mechanism for estrogen suppression of liver lipid synthesis Date: May 23, 2013 Source: University of California - Irvine Summary: By discovering the new mechanism by which estrogen suppresses ...

Thyroid hormones are amino acid-based molecules produced by the thyroid gland. Involved in direct or indirect regulation of key metabolic pathways, these molecules play critical roles in the ...

In a cross-sectional study, we compared plasma lipid levels in postmenopausal women with diabetes (n=694; 70 currently using hormones, 482 never used hormones, and 142 formerly used hormones ...

Diabetic women who use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) were more likely to have their blood glucose under control, and have lower cholesterol levels than women who never used hormone therapy, a ...

They have developed a new compound, ZTA-261, which selectively binds to the thyroid hormone receptor beta ... activation of THRβ influences lipid metabolism without these severe side effects.

A study from Fujita Health University reveals that proglucagon-derived peptides (PGDPs) significantly impact fat absorption and accumulation in the liver. Using genetically modified GCGKO mice on a ...

Somatotropin (recombinant human growth hormone) in adults with growth hormone deficiency significantly raised HDL levels at 24 months.

Lipid-based eye drops may help treat evaporative dry eye disease, although additional research, particularly with placebo-controlled study designs, is needed, according to a review.“Combining ...