The Role of SerpinA1 Involved in Fat Metabolism (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

The Role of SerpinA1 Involved in Fat Metabolism

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The study found that SerpinA1 helps activate mitochondria in both white and brown fat cells, promoting the "browning" of fat tissue, which boosts energy burning and reduces fat accumulation.

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Masaji Sakaguchi, Kumamoto University

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