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Blocking FNDC5, the precursor of the exercise hormone irisin, protects mice from cancer-induced cachexia

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The severe muscle atrophy and weakness commonly associated with cancer growth (i.e., cachexia) can be prevented simply by being deprived of FNDC5, the precursor of the exercise hormone irisin, researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine have found.


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