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Obesity‐induced changes in gene expression in feline adipose and skeletal muscle tissue
2 Jan 2023
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Abstract Indoor‐confined cats are prone to developing obesity due to a sedentary life and an energy intake exceeding energy requirements. As in humans, feline obesity decreases insulin sensitivity and increases the risk of developing feline diabetes mellitus, but the pathophysiological mechanisms are currently poorly understood. Human obesity‐related metabolic alterations seem to relate to changes in the...
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