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As we accumulate more fat the body produces a protein that inhibits our ability to burn fat – this can make weight loss far more difficult. The findings may better help understand obesity and find ways to promote successful weight loss in those who are obese.
The majority of fat cells in the body work to store energy and release it when required, but brown adipocytes – a type of fat cells – are used as a means to keep the body warm. Researchers found that a protein called sLR11 inhibits brown adipocytes from doing their job.