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Resistance to obesity and resistance to atherosclerosis: is there a metabolic link?
Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD - 1 Sept 2007
Stein Olga, Stein Yechezkiel
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AIM: This review deals with the question whether resistance to obesity affects resistance to atherosclerosis. DATA SYNTHESIS: Resistance to diet-induced obesity in inbred mouse strains involves an adequate response to Leptin, the main regulator of the energy balance cycle. Leptin, an adipokine with both central and peripheral targets, regulates food intake and energy expenditure. Adequate response to leptin...
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