Animal models of obesity: research progress and applications
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(1. Department of Endocrinology, 2. Laboratory of Lipid and Glucose Metabolism,The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China)

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    Obesity is a chronic metabolic disease that arises as a result of complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, which underscores the importance of exploring and implementing evidence-based prevention strategies.To provide insight into the pathogenesis and treatment of obesity, animal models are indispensable research tools. This review summarizes the classification and characteristics of the available animal models of obesity, emphasizing the advantages and disadvantages of each. It thus provides a reference for the selection of an appropriate models for each study.

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  • Received:September 01,2019
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  • Online: November 07,2019
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