Blocking a muscle growth-limiting hormone protects against obesity and atherosclerosis

Knockout of myostatin, a growth factor that limits muscle growth, can decrease body fat and promote resistance against developing atherosclerosis, or "hardening" of the arteries, according to a new study conducted in mice.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news163938406.html">Blocking a muscle growth-limiting hormone protects against obesity and atherosclerosis</a></p> <p>Knockout of myostatin, a growth factor that limits muscle growth, can decrease body fat and promote resistance against developing atherosclerosis, or "hardening" of the arteries, according to a new study conducted in mice. </p>