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Ghrelin and eating behavior: evidence and insights from genetically-modified mouse models
Ghrelin is an octanoylated peptide hormone, produced by endocrine cells of the stomach, which acts in the brain to increase food intake and body weight. Our understanding of the mechanisms underlying ghrelin's effects on eating behaviors has been greatly improved by the generation and study of...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2013
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3712270/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23882175 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2013.00121 |