Elevated plasma levels of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) are correlated with insulin resistance in obese men

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A Katsuki
Y Sumida
S Murashima
M Furuta
R Araki-Sasaki
K Tsuchihashi
Y Hori
Y Yano
Y Adachi
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[1] Mie University School of Medicine,Third Department of Internal Medicine
[2] Mie University School of Medicine,Department of Radiology
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International Journal of Obesity | 2000年 / 24卷
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α-MSH; obesity; adipose tissue; insulin resistance;
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OBJECTIVE: The role of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) in obesity has been well-documented. However, circulating α-MSH concentrations in obese men and their relationship with clinical indicators of obesity and glucose metabolism have not as yet been evaluated.
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