Parasite-induced anorexia in rodents : the role of hypothalamic neuropeptides

An investigation was made into the role of Neuropeptide Y (a powerful stimulant of feeding behaviour), Corticotropin-Releasing Factor (a powerful anorectic substance) and Galanin (a feeding stimulant) during anorexia induced by the nematode <I>Nippostrongylus brasiliensis </I>in the rat...

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Main Author: Horbury, Simon Robert
Published: University of Aberdeen 1996
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.319855