Oxytocin: A Potential Therapeutic for Obesity

Oxytocin is a neuropeptide involved in the homeostasis of food consumption and energy; it affects hedonic eating. Studies in obese or binge-eating patients reported the hypophagic effect of oxytocin, which reduced caloric intake after administration. Several studies have demonstrated the effect of o...

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Main Authors: Soo Min Hong, Jeong-Kyung Ko, Jung-Joon Moon, Youl-Ri Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society for the Study of Obesity 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
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Online Access:http://journaleditor.inforang.com/journal/view.html?doi=10.7570/jomes20098