Leptin's Role In Brain Neurocircuitry Clarified
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 10:29
in Biology & Nature
New findings demonstrate that leptin's influence on tiny group of POMC neurons restores blood sugar control -- and spontaneously increases physical activity levels -- in an animal model of severe, insulin-resistant diabetes.
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