Artemisinin mimics nitric oxide to reduce adipose weight by targeting mitochondrial complexes
Qian Gao, Jiang He, Tao Liao, Yan-Ping Chen, Li-Li Tan, Ji-Da Zhang, Chang-Qing Li, Qing Zeng, Qi Wang, Shui-Qing Huang, Xin-An Huang, Qin Xu, Qing-Ping Zeng
This study shows artemisinin reduces visceral adipose weight in obese mice by targeting mitochondrial complexes, mimicking nitric oxide's effects to improve mitochondrial function and reduce inflammation.
bioRxiv · Jun 29, 2017 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology