New cause of weight loss in cancer identified

Scientists from Peking University have found that elevated levels of lactate (lactic acid) in the body can lead to the development of cachexia (unexplained weight loss) in cancer. The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Metabolism.It is noted that cachexia is a metabolic syndrome characterized by loss of fat and muscle mass. It occurs in approximately 50-80% of cancer patients. This condition leads to a deterioration in the quality of life, poor results of anticancer therapy and an increased risk of death.To identify the m