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Peptides that Regulate Feeding Behaviour: The Orectic Peptides

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Robert Barrington

As discussed previously (here), there are a number of peptides that have been identified within mammals that regulate feeding behaviour. Anorectic peptides that act to reduce food intake include insulin, leptin, somatostatin, bombesin, calcitonin, cholecystokinin, corticotrophin releasing factor and peptide … Continue reading →

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