Hedgehog signaling via Gli2 prevents obesity induced by high-fat diet in adult mice

Obesity poses a significant risk of developing type II diabetes and other diseases. Hedgehog (Hh) signaling has been shown to inhibit adipose tissue development, but its effect on diet-induced obesity during postnatal life is not known. Here by inducing expression of constitutively active Smoothened...

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Main Authors: Yu Shi, Fanxin Long
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2017-12-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/31649