| abstract |
This invention discloses methods and agents for modulating the differentiation potential and/or proliferation of preadipocytes. More particularly, the present invention discloses methods and agents for modulating a fibroblast growth factor (FGF) signalling pathway, especially the FGF-1 or FGF-2 signalling pathway, for treating or preventing adiposity-related conditions including, but not limited to, obesity, lipoma and lipomatosis. |