Study of the Hormones Controlling Food Intake (Leptin and Agouti Related Protein “AgRP”) in Cannabis Smokers
S. M. Attalla & W. M. Fathy · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014
Background: Leptin is an adipocyte derived hormone which is thought to be a key regulator of food intake and body weight. Agouti-related protein also called Agouti-related peptide (AgRP) is a neuropeptide produced in the brain by the AgRP/NPY neuron. It is one of the most potent...
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10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10178