Abstract Agouti-related protein (AgRP), a neuropeptide abundantly expressed in the arcuate
nucleus of the hypothalamus, potently stimulates feeding and body weight gain in rodents …

α-MSH antagonizes many of the immune and neuroendocrine effects induced by
inflammatory cytokines. Studies have shown that α-MSH attenuates the stimulatory effect of …

Agouti-related protein (Agrp), a high-affinity antagonist of the melanocortin-3/4 receptors,
increases feeding when administered centrally. Previous studies have shown that this …

Agouti‐related protein (AgRP) is an orexigenic peptide that acts as an antagonist of the
melanocortin‐3 and‐4 receptors in the hypothalamus. Studies suggest that the melanocortin …

Evidence suggests that neuropeptide Y (NPY) and agouti-related protein (AgRP) in the
arcuate nucleus (ARC) are modulated by glucoregulatory hormones and involved in …

Background Several lines of evidence strongly suggest that agouti-related peptide (AGRP)
plays a key role in the regulation of metabolic function but ablation of the AGRP gene has no …

Agouti-related protein (Agrp) is an endogenous melanocortin-4 receptor antagonist
implicated in the regulation of food intake. Effects of Agrp on feeding under varying …

Agouti-related protein (AgRP) expressed in the arcuate nucleus is a potent orexigenic
neuropeptide, which increases food intake and reduces energy expenditure resulting in …

When rats are given access to a running-wheel in combination with food restriction, they will
become hyperactive and decrease their food intake, a paradoxical phenomenon known as …

Neuropeptide Y (NPY) and agouti gene-related protein (AGRP) are orexigenic peptides of
special importance for control of food intake. In situ hybridization studies have shown that …