Previous studies of the relationship between plasma leptin and energy usage have yielded
contradictory findings. The present study was therefore conducted to clearly distinguish and …

As doenças crônico-degenerativas são um problema de saúde pública que têm afetado
cada vez mais a sociedade atual. Novos elementos fisiológicos estão ganhando …

Sarcolipin (SLN) is a small sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) integral membrane protein that
regulates the SR Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA). Previous studies indicate that the functional …

Human obesity, defined as possessing a body mass index value of greater than 30, is
reaching critical levels world wide. Obese individuals are at greater risk for other diseases …

Obesity, a worldwide epidemic, is deeply rooted in both hereditary and environmental
aspects that may originate in perinatal period. Obesity is no longer restricted to adults, from …

Physical exercise leads to beneficial effects in numerous tissues and organ systems and
offers protection against obesity and type 2 diabetes. Recent studies have investigated the …

Leptin is derived primarily from adipocytes to impact appetite, energy expenditure, and
reward-seeking behaviors; and may contribute to compulsive-type behaviors. This study …

Background: Rodent studies have indicated that physical exercise may improve adipose
tissue function. We 36 investigated the effects of a 12-weeks supervised, progressive …

[cat] La obesitat i el sobrepès han augmentat molt en els darrers anys en la població, sent
una de les principals causes de mortalitat avui en dia. L'hipotàlem juga un paper important …

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of acute exercise (30 min of 60% intensity
cycle ergometer exercise) on plasma leptin levels. Research was also focused on assessing …