A persistent pollutant, tributyltin, has effects on gene activity in a wide range of a
nimal species at concentrations of parts per billion. and its chemical relatives bind to nuclear receptors that in turn activate genes influencing the formation of fat storage cells. This and other evidence suggests a possible role for tributyl tin in the obesity epidemic. The compound has been shown to affect gene activity at extremely low concentrations.
Persistent Pollutant May Promote Obesity
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT
