METHODS OF TREATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH FAT STORAGE

摘要

The invention relates, in general, to markers of obesity and lipodystrophy. In particular, the expression level of the SLUG gene or its expression products can be used as such a marker. Furthermore, the invention additionally relates to the use of SLUG as a therapeutic and diagnostic target for these pathologies. The invention further relates to a method of treating a disorder associated with increased or decreased fat storage in a mammal comprising modulating the activity or level of the SLUG protein or the SLUG gene in the mammal.