AgRP and NPY expression in the human hypothalamic infundibular nucleus correlate with body mass index. Whereas changes in alpha-MSH are related to type 2 diabetes.

Research group Swaab

Publication year 2012

Published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism

Authors A. Alkemade, C.X. Yi, L. Pei, M. Harakalova, D.F. Swaab, S.E. la Fleur, E. Fliers, A. Kalsbeek

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