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The melanocortin system is regulated by long-term and short-term regulatory hormones and nutrients.
Understanding the regulation of the melanocortin system can aid in appetite management strategies.
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The melanocortin system is regulated by long-term and short-term regulatory hormones and nutrients.
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Bioactive compounds regulate appetite through the melanocortin system: a review
Yujia Niu et al. · Food & Function · 2024
DOI 10.1039/d4fo04024d
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