UCP2 mediates ghrelin's action on NPY/AgRP neurons by lowering free radicals.

Andrews, Zane B

UCP2 mediates ghrelin's action on NPY/AgRP neurons by lowering free radicals. [electronic resource] - Nature Aug 2008 - 846-51 p. digital

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

1476-4687

10.1038/nature07181 doi


Agouti-Related Protein--genetics
Animals
Carnitine O-Palmitoyltransferase--metabolism
Fatty Acids--metabolism
Feeding Behavior--drug effects
Gene Expression Regulation--drug effects
Ghrelin--metabolism
Hypothalamus--drug effects
Ion Channels--genetics
Membrane Potential, Mitochondrial--drug effects
Mice
Mitochondria--drug effects
Mitochondrial Proteins--genetics
Neurons--drug effects
Neuropeptide Y--genetics
Phosphorylation--drug effects
Reactive Oxygen Species--metabolism
Synapses--drug effects
Uncoupling Protein 2