Food deprivation decreases responsivenes
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Y.Z. Li; H. Davidowa
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Article
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2004
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract The melanocortin system is involved in regulation of food intake and energy balance. Melanocyteβstimulating hormone (Ξ±βMSH) is an endogenous melanocortin receptor (MCβR) agonist. It acts on MC3/4 receptors to reduce appetite and to increase energy expenditure. The production of Ξ±βMSH is