By City of Hope – SciTechDaily –
City of Hope researchers have identified a new type of stem cell, called CP-As, that emerges in middle age and drives the production of belly fat by converting into fat cells, explaining age-related abdominal weight gain. Their findings reveal that the LIFR signaling pathway activates these cells, offering a potential target for therapies to reduce belly fat and improve health as we age.
It’s well known that waistlines tend to expand during middle age, but the concern goes far beyond appearance…
