Irisin levels are not affected by physical activity in patients with anorexia nervosa
Irisin was recently identified as muscle-derived hormone that increases energy expenditure. Studies in normal weight and obese subjects reported an increased irisin expression following physical activity, although inconsistent results were observed. Increased physical activity in a subgroup of patie...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2014-01-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Endocrinology |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2013.00202/full |