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Horm Metab Res 1991; 23(11): 515-516
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1003744
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Circadian Rhythms of Food Intake, Plasma Glucose and Insulin Levels in Fed and Fasted Rabbits

A. Lesault, B. Elchinger, B. Desbals
  • Laboratoire de Physiologie Animale UFR des Sciences, Limoges, France
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1991

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14 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

The rhythm of circadian variations of plasma insulin level was similar in 48 h fasted and in fed rabbits; however, the amplitude of variations was less important in fasted animals. Plasma glucose level did not change during circadian cycle. In conclusion, we showed in rabbit a circadian rhythm of insulin with two maxima: one diurnal and the other nocturnal.

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Rabbit - Fasting - Circadian Rhythm - Insulin - Glucose - Food Intake

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