Blocking FNDC5 prevents cancer-induced cachexia in mice - News-Medical.Net

Blocking FNDC5 prevents cancer-induced cachexia in mice - News-Medical.Net
The severe muscle atrophy and weakness commonly associated with cancer growth (i.e., cachexia) can be prevented simply by being deprived of FNDC5, the precursor of the exercise hormone irisin, researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine have fo…
The severe muscle atrophy and weakness commonly associated with cancer growth (i.e., cachexia) can be prevented simply by being deprived of FNDC5, the precursor of the exercise hormone irisin, resear… [+2915 chars] Read More



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