title: Nesfatin-1: role as possible new anti-obesity treatment.
abstract: In this article, we review on the current concepts about Nesfatin-1 as a new anti-obesity treatment and evaluate the existing issues in the context of this knowledge and the available literature. The intent is to enable clinicians to know Nesfatin-1 as a new anti-obesity treatment and make rational decisions based on this perspective as possible clinical application. Future research should seek to clarify whether Nesfatin-1 would be beneficial in the management of obesity.
authors.affiliation: Center of Obesity and Eating Disorders, Stella Maris Mediterraneum Foundation, Chiaromonte, Potenza, Italy.
authors.forename: Carmine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Finelli
authors.affiliation: Department of Science, University of Basilicata, Potenza, Viale dell'Ateneo Lucano, 10, 85100, Italy.
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Martelli
authors.affiliation: Department of Science, University of Basilicata, Potenza, Viale dell'Ateneo Lucano, 10, 85100, Italy.
authors.forename: Rocco
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rossano
authors.affiliation: Department of Science, University of Basilicata, Potenza, Viale dell'Ateneo Lucano, 10, 85100, Italy.
authors.forename: Maria Carmela
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Padula
authors.affiliation: Center of Obesity and Eating Disorders, Stella Maris Mediterraneum Foundation, Chiaromonte, Potenza, Italy.
authors.forename: Nicolina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: La Sala
authors.affiliation: Unit of Surgery, S. Giovanni Hospital - Lagonegro, Potenza, Italy.
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sommella
authors.affiliation: National Cancer Institute "Pascale Foundation" - IRCS- 83013 Mercogliano (Av), Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tarantino
keywords: drug treatment; nesfatin-1; obesity