Impact of sex, fat distribution and initial body weight on oxytocin’s body weight regulation
Abstract Obesity is considered as a worldwide problem in both males and females. Although many studies have demonstrated the efficiency of oxytocin (Oxt) as an anti-obesity peptide, there is no comparative study of its effect in males and females. This study aims to determine factors (sex, initial b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2017-08-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-09318-7 |