Feeding inhibition by neuropeptide Y

Smith et al examined the interaction of brain administration of OB protein and neuropeptide Y on the feeding behavior of ob/ob mice. Results showed that OB protein inhibits the expected feeding following administration of neuropeptide Y.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1996-07, Vol.382 (6589), p.307-307
Main Authors: Smith, Françoise J, Campfield, L. Arthur, Moschera, John A, Bailon, Pascal S, Burn, Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal behavior
Animals
Drug Implants
Feeding behavior
Feeding Behavior - physiology
Humanities and Social Sciences
Humans
Leptin
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
multidisciplinary
Neurology
Neuropeptide Y - administration & dosage
Neuropeptide Y - antagonists & inhibitors
Neuropeptide Y - physiology
Obesity
Peptides
Proteins
Proteins - administration & dosage
Proteins - physiology
Rodents
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
scientific-correspondence
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Summary:Smith et al examined the interaction of brain administration of OB protein and neuropeptide Y on the feeding behavior of ob/ob mice. Results showed that OB protein inhibits the expected feeding following administration of neuropeptide Y.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/382307a0