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Blocking a key gut enzyme could help treat obesity

Scientists have discovered a new way to tackle obesity by blocking a gut enzyme that helps absorb fat. The enzyme, called SOAT2, plays a role in packaging cholesterol and fatty acids for absorption. When researchers genetically removed SOAT2 from the intestines of mice, the animals absorbed less fat and were protected from diet-induced obesity. To […]

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