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A new study published in Cell Metabolism reveals how the hormone fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) can reverse fatty liver disease in mice by primarily signaling the brain to improve liver ...

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Researchers at Oklahoma University found that the hormone FGF21 can reverse fatty liver disease. The hormone signals the brain to improve liver function. It lowers liver fat and reverses fibrosis.

FGF21, as a core metabolic hormone secreted by the liver, can promote energy consumption, enhance insulin sensitivity, and regulate metabolism in the liver and adipose tissue. The secret of how HF ...

Similar to the family of weight loss drugs known as GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide 1), which help regulate blood sugar levels and appetite, FGF21 acts on the brain to regulate metabolism.In ...

A pioneering research study details how the hormone FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) can reverse the effects of fatty liver disease in mice. The hormone works primarily by signaling the brain ...

SAN FRANCISCO, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (the “Company” or “89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of ...