Adults who gain most of their excess weight in the abdominal area typically do not respond to
things that "turn off" fat cells the same way as lean people. The researchers are trying to
understand why fat tissue responds differently in people with different body types.
Phase:
Early Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Mayo Clinic
Collaborator:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)