Direct insulin and leptin action on pro-opiomelanocortin neurons is required for normal glucose homeostasis and fertility.

Hill, Jennifer W

Direct insulin and leptin action on pro-opiomelanocortin neurons is required for normal glucose homeostasis and fertility. [electronic resource] - Cell metabolism Apr 2010 - 286-97 p. digital

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

1932-7420

10.1016/j.cmet.2010.03.002 doi


Analysis of Variance
Animals
Blood Glucose--metabolism
Female
Fertility--physiology
Homeostasis--physiology
Hypothalamus--cytology
Insulin--metabolism
Insulin Resistance--physiology
Insulin Secretion
Islets of Langerhans--metabolism
Leptin--metabolism
Male
Mice
Neurons--metabolism
Pro-Opiomelanocortin--metabolism
Testosterone--blood