Friday, October 9, 2009

Common herbicides and fibrates block nutrient-sensing receptor found in gut and pancreas

"Compounds that either activate or block T1R3 receptors could have significant metabolic effects, potentially influencing diseases such as obesity, type II diabetes and metabolic syndrome," noted Monell geneticist and study leader Bedrich Mosinger, M.D., Ph.D. One of these compounds is the most commonly used herbicide world-wide."


Common herbicides and fibrates block nutrient-sensing receptor found in gut and pancreas. Click here to read more...

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