Depletion of Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone Induces Insatiable Appetite and Gains in Energy Reserves and Body Weight in Zebrafish

Depletion of Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone Induces Insatiable Appetite and Gains in Energy Reserves and Body Weight in Zebrafish

The functions of anorexigenic neurons secreting proopiomelanocortin (POMC)/alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) of the melanocortin system in the hypothalamus in vertebrates are energy homeostasis, food intake, and body weight regulation. However, the mechanisms remain elusive. This article...

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Main Authors: Yang-Wen Hsieh, Yi-Wen Tsai, Hsin-Hung Lai, Chi-Yu Lai, Chiu-Ya Lin, Guor Mour Her
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
orexigen
obesogens
adipogenesis
hypothalamus
appetite
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/8/941

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