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The molecule mimecan, released from skeletal muscle, helps neurons that activate brown fat maintain the length of their primary cilia.

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The molecule mimecan, released from skeletal muscle, helps neurons that activate brown fat maintain the length of their primary cilia.
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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:40:00 GMT · 2h 24m ago
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Mimecan's role in maintaining primary cilia length in neurons that activate brown fat is linked to the control of fat and aging.
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This research in mice suggests a potential mechanism by which muscle activity influences fat metabolism and the aging process through neural pathways.

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