KIAA1199: A new player in adipogenesis and whole-body energy regulation

Historically, bone has been recognized primarily for its structural role in the body, but emerging research suggests that it also acts as an endocrine organ influencing metabolic processes. Proteins secreted by bone cells, such as osteocalcin, have been found to regulate energy balance.

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