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Cachexia Is Driven By Killer T Cells in a Mouse Model of Infection
Cachexia Is Driven By Killer T Cells in a Mouse Model of Infection
A new study reveals an unexpected role for the immune cells and a previously unknown mechanism for the wasting syndrome.
A new study reveals an unexpected role for the immune cells and a previously unknown mechanism for the wasting syndrome.
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Insulin Interference Triggers Cancer-Linked Cachexia
Jyoti Madhusoodanan | Apr 6, 2015 | 3 min read
A tumor-secreted protein interferes with insulin signaling to cause cancer-linked muscle wasting in fruit flies.
Flipped Fat-burning Linked to Cancer Cachexia
Jyoti Madhusoodanan | Jul 22, 2014 | 2 min read
Conversion of white fat to brown is associated with muscle atrophy and weight loss in cancer patients.