The Comparison of the Effects of Acute Swimming Stress on Plasma Corticosterone and Leptin Concentration in Male and Female Rats
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of acute swimming stress on plasma corticosterone and leptin levels in female and male rats. Thirty- seven adult male (n=20) and female (n=20) Sprague Dawley rats (200-250 g weight) were used. The leptin and corticosterone levels were measured foll...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2011-05-01
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Series: | Acta Medica Iranica |
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Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/upload_files/pdf/18544.pdf |