Olfactory Sensitivity Is Associated with Body Mass Index and Polymorphism in the Voltage-Gated Potassium Channels <i>Kv1.3</i>
Smell strongly contributes to food choice and its hedonistic evaluation. A reduction or loss of smell has been related to malnutrition problems, resulting in excessive weight loss or gain. Voltage-gated potassium channels Kv1.3 are widely expressed in the olfactory bulb, and contribute mainly to the...
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/23/4986 |