Uroguanylin Improves Leptin Responsiveness in Diet-Induced Obese Mice

Uroguanylin Improves Leptin Responsiveness in Diet-Induced Obese Mice

The gastrointestinal-brain axis is a key mediator of the body weight and energy homeostasis regulation. Uroguanylin (UGN) has been recently proposed to be a part of this gut-brain axis regulating food intake, body weight and energy expenditure. Expression of UGN is regulated by the nutritional statu...

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Main Authors: Cintia Folgueira, Daniel Beiroa, María Jesús González-Rellán, Begoña Porteiro, Edward Milbank, Cecilia Castelao, María García-Palacios, Felipe F Casanueva, Miguel López, Carlos Diéguez, Luisa M. Seoane, Rubén Nogueiras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
uroguanylin
leptin
food intake
body weight
hypothalamus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/4/752

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