Ghrelin - Anti-obesity Vaccine

Anti-obesity Vaccine

An anti-obesity vaccine has been developed which is directed against the hormone ghrelin in rodents and pigs. The vaccine uses the immune system, specifically antibodies, to bind to selected targets, directing the body's own immune response against them. This prevents ghrelin from reaching the central nervous system, thus producing a desired reduction in weight gain.

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