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Study Uncovers Aging's Role in Belly Fat Accumulation

4/30/2025

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at City of Hope and UCLA reveals that aging triggers the activation of a novel fat-producing stem cell, resulting in the accumulation of belly fat during middle age. This process, fueled by committed preadipocytes (CP-As) and the leukemia inhibitory factor receptor (LIFR), opens new avenues for combating age-related obesity.

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at City of Hope and UCLA reveals that aging triggers the activation of a novel fat-producing stem cell, resulting in the accumulation of belly fat during middle age. This process, fueled by committed preadipocytes (CP-As) and the leukemia inhibitory factor receptor (LIFR), opens new avenues for combating age-related obesity.