Review
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Sep 2026
Beyond Pleasure: Unraveling the Multifaceted Role of Dopamine in Obesity and Metabolic Regulation
Obesity is a heterogeneous chronic disease involving dysregulated energy intake and expenditure. Dopamine (DA) has traditionally been recognized as a key regulator of reward-driven feeding. However, accumulating evidence indicates that its functions extend beyond hedonic eating. This review examines the central and per...
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