AgRP neurons: Regulators of feeding, energy expenditure, and behavior
Neurons in the hypothalamic arcuate nucleus (ARC) that express agouti‐related peptide
(AgRP) govern a critical aspect of survival: the drive to eat. Equally important to survival is …
(AgRP) govern a critical aspect of survival: the drive to eat. Equally important to survival is …
Physiological role of adipose tissue: white adipose tissue as an endocrine and secretory organ
P Trayhurn, JH Beattie - Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 2001 - cambridge.org
The traditional role attributed to white adipose tissue is energy storage, fatty acids being
released when fuel is required. The metabolic role of white fat is, however, complex. For …
released when fuel is required. The metabolic role of white fat is, however, complex. For …
Methods of activating a melanocortin-4 receptor pathway in obese subjects
LM Kaplan, N Stylopoulos, JL Harris - US Patent 8,476,227, 2013 - Google Patents
Methods and therapeutics are provided for treating metabolic disorders by activation of
melanocortin signaling pathways. Generally, the methods and therapeutics can induce …
melanocortin signaling pathways. Generally, the methods and therapeutics can induce …
Neuroendocrine responses to stress.
RL Matteri, JA Carroll, CJ Dyer - The biology of animal stress …, 2000 - cabidigitallibrary.org
Background Neuroendocrinology can be defined as the study of communication between
the central nervous system and endocrine glands. The term 'neuroendocrine'classically …
the central nervous system and endocrine glands. The term 'neuroendocrine'classically …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of intermittent cold exposure on brown fat activation, obesity, and energy homeostasis in mice
Y Ravussin, C Xiao, O Gavrilova, ML Reitman - PloS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Homeotherms have specific mechanisms to maintain a constant core body temperature
despite changes in thermal environment, food supply, and metabolic demand. Brown …
despite changes in thermal environment, food supply, and metabolic demand. Brown …
Regulation of body weight and thermogenesis in seasonally acclimatized Brandt's voles (Microtus brandti)
XS Li, DH Wang - Hormones and behavior, 2005 - Elsevier
Seasonal changes in an animal's morphology, physiology, and behavior are considered to
be an adaptive strategy for survival and reproductive success. In the present study, we …
be an adaptive strategy for survival and reproductive success. In the present study, we …
Food or fluid restriction in common laboratory animals: balancing welfare considerations with scientific inquiry
NE Rowland - Comparative medicine, 2007 - ingentaconnect.com
Deprivation or restricted access to either food or fluids is a common research procedure in
laboratory animals. The purpose of the present review is to present and summarize some of …
laboratory animals. The purpose of the present review is to present and summarize some of …
Increased gene expression of brown fat uncoupling protein (UCP) 1 and skeletal muscle UCP2 and UCP3 in MAC16-induced cancer cachexia
Weight loss in cancer cachexia is attributable to decreased food intake and/or enhanced
energy expenditure. We investigated the roles of the uncoupling proteins (UCPs) UCP1,-2 …
energy expenditure. We investigated the roles of the uncoupling proteins (UCPs) UCP1,-2 …
Seasonal thermogenesis and body mass regulation in plateau pikas (Ochotona curzoniae)
Abstract Changes in photoperiod, ambient temperature and food availability trigger
seasonal acclimatization in physiology and behavior of many animals. In the present study …
seasonal acclimatization in physiology and behavior of many animals. In the present study …
Mechanisms of leptin secretion from white adipocytes
PG Cammisotto, LJ Bukowiecki - American Journal of …, 2002 - journals.physiology.org
The mechanisms regulating leptin secretion were investigated in isolated rat white
adipocytes. Insulin (1–100 nM) linearly stimulated leptin secretion from incubated …
adipocytes. Insulin (1–100 nM) linearly stimulated leptin secretion from incubated …