Oxytocin: A Potential Therapeutic for Obesity
Oxytocin is a neuropeptide involved in the homeostasis of food consumption and energy; it affects hedonic eating. Studies in obese or binge-eating patients reported the hypophagic effect of oxytocin, which reduced caloric intake after administration. Several studies have demonstrated the effect of o...
Main Authors: | Soo Min Hong, Jeong-Kyung Ko, Jung-Joon Moon, Youl-Ri Kim |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Society for the Study of Obesity
2021-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome |
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Online Access: | http://journaleditor.inforang.com/journal/view.html?doi=10.7570/jomes20098 |
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