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[9], [10] Age-related changes in cognitive function have a multifactorial origin, with proteasomal dysfunction potentially playing a significant role
These findings help to explain why leptin replacement does not completely reverse the neuroendocrine adaptations induced by weight loss 1, 3, 5 , since both GH and leptin play a role informing the brain about energy deficiency