Selective Glucocorticoid Receptor (GR-II) Antagonist Reduces Body Weight Gain in Mice
Previous research has shown that mifepristone can prevent and reverse weight gain in animals and human subjects taking antipsychotic medications. This proof-of-concept study tested whether a more potent and selective glucocorticoid receptor antagonist could block dietary-induced weight gain and incr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/235389 |
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