Effects of Neuropeptide Y on Stem Cells and Their Potential Applications in Disease Therapy
Neuropeptide Y (NPY), a 36-amino acid peptide, is widely distributed in the central and peripheral nervous systems and other peripheral tissues. It takes part in regulating various biological processes including food intake, circadian rhythm, energy metabolism, and neuroendocrine secretion. Increasi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Stem Cells International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/6823917 |