The Melanocortin Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone/Adrenocorticotropin4–10Decreases Body Fat in Humans1
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The melanocortin melanocyte-stimulating hormone/adrenocorticotropin(4-10) decreases body fat in humans.
The control of body fat is a prominent factor in human health. Animal studies have indicated a homeostatic central nervous system regulation of body fat with particular involvement of the melanocortin receptor pathway. This study provides evidence for a similar role for melanocortins in the long-term control of fat stores in humans. Thirty-six normal weight humans were assigned to one of three ...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
سال: 2001
ISSN: 0021-972X,1945-7197
DOI: 10.1210/jcem.86.3.7298