title: Comment on "a peptidomimetic targeting white fat causes weight loss and improved insulin resistance in obese monkeys".
abstract: A study reporting that a peptidomimetic adipotide reduces weight loss in obese monkeys by inducing apoptosis of blood vessels surrounding white adipose tissue may instead reflect a direct effect of adipotide on food consumption.
authors.forename: Leoluca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Criscione
mesh_terms: D052436:Adipose Tissue, White / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology*; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D057786:Peptidomimetics / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015431:Weight Loss / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D057786:Peptidomimetics