Researchers link asthma to obesity
A Sydney-based medical research institute has discovered a link between asthma and obesity.
Researchers at the Garvan Institute have found that the same fatty acid binding protein that is already known for its role in obesity and diabetes is also present in the lung.
Dr Michael Rolph says it is an important discovery.
"AP2 is a fatty acid binding protein that is already being looked at for the treatment of obesity and diabetes," he said.
"For the first time we have found that aP2 is also active in the lung and is crucial for controlling inflammation in asthma."
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