Obesogen
Obesogen
Obesogen (pronunciation: /oʊˈbiːsədʒən/) is a term used to describe foreign chemical compounds that have the potential to disrupt normal development and balance of lipid metabolism, which can lead to obesity. The term was first coined in 2006 by Bruce Blumberg, a developmental biologist at the University of California, Irvine.
Etymology
The term "obesogen" is derived from the words "obesity" and "-gen", a suffix used in genetics to denote a substance or factor that produces a particular effect or phenomenon. In this case, an obesogen is a substance that produces obesity.
Related Terms
- Endocrine disruptor: Chemicals that can interfere with endocrine (or hormone) systems. These disruptions can cause cancerous tumors, birth defects, and other developmental disorders.
- Lipid metabolism: The process by which lipids are synthesized and degraded in cells.
- Obesity: A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health.
- Metabolic disorder: Metabolic disorders can occur when abnormal chemical reactions in the body alter the normal metabolic process.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Obesogen
- Wikipedia's article - Obesogen
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