The present invention relates to the field of obesity research. Obesity is a public health problem that is serious and widespread. A compound, globular OBG3, has been identified that reduces weight gain in animals. This compound should be effective for reducing body mass and for treating obesity-related...http://www.google.com/patents/US20040067881?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040067881 - OBG3 globular head and uses thereof