Obesity and the Ageing Brain: Could Leptin Play a Role in Neurodegeneration?
Obesity and ageing are both characteristics of the human population that are on the increase across the globe. It has long been established that ageing is the major risk factor for neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, and it is becoming increasingly evident that obesity is...
Main Author: | Doherty, G. H. |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2011
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3195276/ |
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