Nuevos fármacos para el tratamiento de la obesidad / New drugs in obesity treatment

Obesity is an increasingly prevalent health problem. Since 1995 there has been an explosion of research focosed on the regulation of energy balance and fat mass. Characterization of obesity gene products has revealed new biochemical pathways and molecular targets for pharmacological intervention that will lead to new treatments. We hope these will be viewed as adjuncts to behavioral and lifestyle changes aimed at maintenance of wight loss