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From: Vagus Nerve Stimulation Exerts the Neuroprotective Effects in Obese-Insulin Resistant Rats, Leading to the Improvement of Cognitive Function

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The effects of VNS on brain insulin receptor function, characterized by insulin-induced LTD (A) and its signaling, such as the phosphorylation levels of insulin receptor (B) and the phosphorylation levels of Akt protein (C) Sham: sham-operated HFD-fed rats; VNS: VNS-treated HFD-fed rats (N = 8 of each group) *p < 0.05 in comparison with the sham group.

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