Researchers at the Institute for Biomedical Research in Barcelona have made a breakthrough that could change the way obesity and type 2 diabetes are treated.
They found that the protein neurturin, produced by brown adipose tissue, can boost metabolism and prevent weight gain. In experiments on mice, higher levels of neurturin increased the body’s energy expenditure, which prevented fat accumulation, improved insulin sensitivity, and reduced liver inflammation — even under a high-calorie diet.
Unlike drugs that act by suppressing appetite, neurturin works by stimulating metabolism, making it a promising direction for the development of new therapies.
According to the scientists, this discovery paves the way for innovative treatments for obesity and related diseases. Further research is now underway to determine whether this method can be applied to humans.
