A role for the endogenous opioid beta-endorphin in energy homeostasis.

Appleyard, Suzanne M

A role for the endogenous opioid beta-endorphin in energy homeostasis. [electronic resource] - Endocrinology May 2003 - 1753-60 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0013-7227

10.1210/en.2002-221096 doi


Animals
Eating--drug effects
Energy Metabolism--physiology
Glucose--metabolism
Homeostasis--physiology
Hyperinsulinism--etiology
Hyperphagia--etiology
Leptin--blood
Male
Mice
Mice, Knockout
Naloxone--pharmacology
Narcotic Antagonists--pharmacology
Neuropeptide Y--pharmacology
Obesity--etiology
Reference Values
beta-Endorphin--deficiency