It's been a while, but now I want to start over: Li et al. find oxytocin signaling in maternal adipocytes is required for milk fat production! Oxtr deletion impairs milk triglycerides and offspring growth. @bidmcreseach.bsky.social Cell Metabolism doi.org/10.1016/j.cm... 🧪
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Milk triglycerides, a crucial nutrient source for newborn mammals, can be derived from adipose lipolysis, dietary sources, or de novo synthesis in mam…