PhysiologybioRxiv
A Medium Chain Fatty Acid, 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid (6-HHA), Protects Against Obesity and Insulin Resistance
S. S. Sebag, Q. Qian, C. Upara…·L. Yang
This paper identifies 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid (6-HHA), a medium chain fatty acid from Streptococcus gordonii, as a compound that reduces obesity and insulin resistance in mice fed a high-fat diet.
DOI 10.1016/j.apsb.2024.01.002