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The endocannabinoid system is modulated in reward and homeostatic brain regions following diet-induced obesity in rats: a cluster analysis approach.

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Abstract
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Increased availability of high-calorie palatable food in most countries has resulted in overconsumption of these foods, suggesting that excessive eating is driven by pleasure, rather than metabolic need. The behavior contributes to the rise in eating disorders, obesity, and associated pathologies like diabetes, cardiac disease, and cancers. The mesocorticolimbic dopamine and homeostatic circuits are interconnected and play a central role in palatable food intake. The endocannabinoid system is expressed in these circuits and represents a potent regulator of feeding, but the impact of an obesogenic diet on its expression is not fully known.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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European journal of nutrition
Volume
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60
Issue
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8
Number of Pages
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4621-4633
ISSN Number
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1436-6207
URL
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https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00394-021-02613-0
DOI
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10.1007/s00394-021-02613-0
Short Title
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Eur J Nutr
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