Central regulation of energy balance in Psammomys obesus

Morton, Gregory J.

Central regulation of energy balance in Psammomys obesus

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posted on 2000-01-01, 00:00 authored by Gregory J. Morton

This body of work focussed on the central regulation of energy balance in a polygenic animal model of obesity and type II diabetes, the Israeli Sand Rat. These studies investigated the role of a number of hypothalamic neuropeptides in the development of obesity, and highlighted the complex nature of this disease.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2000.

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[xiv], 380 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.

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Ph.D.

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Faculty of Health

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School of Health Sciences

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Non-insulin-dependent diabetes - Pathogenesis Obesity - Pathophysiology Hypothalamic hormones Gene expression

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