A new drug makes it possible to lose weight even on a sugary and fatty diet

Researchers at UT Health San Antonio, along with collaborators from the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University, have developed a small-molecule drug called CPACC that limits the transport of magnesium into cellular powerhouses called mitochondria. The drug has been shown to prevent weight gain and unwanted liver changes in mice on a high-sugar and high-fat … Continue reading A new drug makes it possible to lose weight even on a sugary and fatty diet