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"path": "/news/2026-04-natural-compound-nigericin-endotrophin-obesity.html",
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"textContent": "Obesity is known to be a major risk factor that exacerbates metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes. A key molecule involved in this process is endotrophin, a signaling protein that links excess fat accumulation to metabolic decline. Recent research from UNIST has identified a natural compound capable of directly inhibiting endotrophin production, paving the way for innovative therapeutic interventions.",
"title": "Natural compound nigericin reduces endotrophin tied to obesity, study shows"
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