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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Original Article

Circadian Neuroendocrine Role in Age-Related Changes in Body Fat Stores and Insulin Sensitivity of the Male Sprague-Dawley Rat

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Pages 244-258 | Received 03 Aug 1992, Published online: 21 Jan 2011

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