Insulin and the Brain

The brain represents an important site for the action of insulin. Besides the traditionally known importance in glucoregulation, insulin has significant neurotrophic properties and influences the brain activity: insulin influences eating behavior, regulates the storage of energy and several aspects...

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Main Authors: Grosu Cristina, Oprescu Andrei Cătălin, Niţă Otilia, Bild Walther
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2017-12-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/rjdnmd-2017-0044