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Obesity is a metabolic disorder causing adverse effects on health and length of life. ...
One of the most abundant neuropeptides in the body is neuropeptide Y (NPY), which is located in the brain. ... Many studies have shown a relationship between neuropeptide Y, hyperphagia and obesity. ... Mice that are homozygous for the mutation (ob/ob) do not produce leptin and develop severe obesity and NIDDM. ...
The presence of this gene in humans suggests a potential cause for human obesity resulting from a lack of leptin. If correct, then the ob protein could be given as a treatment for obesity.
Approximate Word count = 444 Approximate Pages = 1.8 (250 words per page double spaced)
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