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Neurotrophic factor control of satiety and body weight

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Xu, Baoji, Xie, Xiangyang·2016·Nature reviews. Neuroscience

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Energy balance--that is, the relationship between energy intake and energy expenditure--is regulated by a complex interplay of hormones, brain circuits and peripheral tissues. Leptin is an adipocyte-derived cytokine that suppresses appetite and increases energy expenditure. Ironically, obese individuals have high levels of plasma leptin and are resistant to leptin treatment. Neurotrophic factors, particularly ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), are also important for the control of body weight. CNTF can overcome leptin resistance in order to reduce body weight, although CNTF and leptin activate similar signalling cascades. Mutations in the gene encoding BDNF lead to insatiable appetite and severe obesity.

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Authors
Xu, B., & Xie, X.
Affiliations
Scripps Research Institute (US)
Corresponding author
Xu, Baoji
Venue
Nature reviews. Neuroscience
Published
2016-04-07
Volume
17
Issue
5
Pages
282-292
ISSN
  • 1471-003X (ISSN-L)
  • 1471-0048
OpenAlex
W2324202603
Cited by
203
References
161
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Nature reviews. Neuroscience (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R01DK103335, DK103335)
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NS095425, NS073930, R21NS095425, R01NS073930)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Reproductive Medicine › Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
Keywords
neurotrophic factors, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, ciliary neurotrophic factor, satiety, body weight regulation, energy balance, leptin, leptin resistance, obesity, appetite, energy expenditure
MeSH terms
Animals, Body Weight, Brain, Energy Metabolism, Humans, Obesity, Satiety Response, Signal Transduction, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor

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