α-Methyl-l-tryptophan as a weight-loss agent in multiple models of obesity in mice
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DOI: 10.1042/bcj20210100
Abstract: α-Methyl-L-tryptophan (α-MLT) is currently in use as a tracer in its 11C-labeled form to monitor the health of serotonergic neurons in humans. In the present study, we found this compound to function as an effective… read more here.
Keywords: weight loss; obesity; loss agent; methyl tryptophan ... See more keywords
Toward Systems Models for Obesity Prevention: A Big Role for Big Data
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DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac123
Abstract: ABSTRACT The relation among the various causal factors of obesity is not well understood, and there remains a lack of viable data to advance integrated, systems models of its etiology. The collection of big data… read more here.
Keywords: big data; systems models; toward systems; built environment ... See more keywords
Corchorus olitorius extract exhibit anti-hyperglycemic and anti-inflammatory properties in rodent models of obesity and diabetes mellitus
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1099880
Abstract: Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are chronic conditions with detrimental impacts on the overall health of individuals. Presently, the use of pharmacological agents in obesity and T2D offers limited benefits and pose side effects.… read more here.
Keywords: obesity t2d; corchorus olitorius; plant; obesity ... See more keywords
Skeletal Muscle Uncoupling Proteins in Mice Models of Obesity
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DOI: 10.3390/metabo12030259
Abstract: Obesity and accompanying type 2 diabetes are among major and increasing worldwide problems that occur fundamentally due to excessive energy intake during its expenditure. Endotherms continuously consume a certain amount of energy to maintain core… read more here.
Keywords: energy; uncoupling proteins; muscle; mice models ... See more keywords