Ahdc1 is a potent regulator of obesity and energy metabolism

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In this first metabolic phenotype study of Ahdc1 deficiency, we generated a survivable Ahdc1-deficient mouse line. We found that Ahdc1 deficiency in both male and female mice resulted in adiposity from weaning and obesity characterized by reduced energy expenditure and respiratory quotient. Additionally, there was a progressive development of hyperleptinemia, insulin resistance, abnormal glycolipid metabolism,...

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