Transcriptional and physiological roles for STAT proteins in leptin action
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DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2019.01.007
Abstract: Objectives Leptin acts via its receptor LepRb on specialized neurons in the brain to modulate food intake, energy expenditure, and body weight. LepRb activates signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs, including STAT1, STAT3, and… read more here.
Keywords: leprb neurons; leptin action; stat proteins; roles stat ... See more keywords
Spexin Regulates Hypothalamic Leptin Action on Feeding Behavior
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DOI: 10.3390/biom12020236
Abstract: Spexin (SPX) is a recently identified neuropeptide that is believed to play an important role in the regulation of energy homeostasis. Here, we describe a mediating function of SPX in hypothalamic leptin action. Intracerebroventricular (icv)… read more here.
Keywords: spx; spexin regulates; hypothalamic leptin; regulates hypothalamic ... See more keywords