Gastrointestinal hormones: uroguanylin-a new gut-derived weapon against obesity?
Gastrointestinal hormones: uroguanylin-a new gut-derived weapon against obesity?
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England: Nature Publishing Group
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A recent report has identified uroguanylin as an endocrine signal that exerts a physiological role in energy homeostasis, adding another factor to the gut–brain axis. From a clinical point of view, several observations highlight the uroguanylin–guanylyl cyclase C pathway as a potential therapeutic target for the development of antiobesity drugs.
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Gastrointestinal hormones: uroguanylin-a new gut-derived weapon against obesity?
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_911938775
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_911938775
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1759-5029
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1759-5037
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10.1038/nrendo.2011.206
