Serum spexin concentration, body condition score and markers of obesity in dogs
Abstract Background Spexin (SPX) is a peptide hormone that regulates body weight, adipose tissue metabolism, and food intake. Hypothesis Serum SPX concentration correlates with body condition score (BCS) and markers of obesity in dogs. Animals Fifty‐seven dogs of varying body condition assessed usin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16019 |