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BDNF regulates eating behavior and locomotor activity in mice

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Kernie, Steven G., Liebl, Daniel J., Parada, Luis F.·2000·The EMBO Journal

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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) was studied initially for its role in sensory neuron development. Ablation of this gene in mice leads to death shortly after birth, and abnormalities have been found in both the peripheral and central nervous systems. BDNF and its tyrosine kinase receptor, TrkB, are expressed in hypothalamic nuclei associated with satiety and locomotor activity. In heterozygous mice, BDNF gene expression is reduced and we find that all heterozygous mice exhibit abnormalities in eating behavior or locomotor activity. We also observe this phenotype in independently derived inbred and hybrid BDNF mutant strains. Infusion with BDNF or NT4/5 can transiently reverse the eating behavior and obesity. Thus, we identify a novel non-neurotrophic function for neurotrophins and indicate a role in behavior that is remarkably sensitive to alterations in BDNF activity.

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  1. Liebl,D.J., Kleese,L.J., Tessarollo,L., Woldham,T. and Parada,L.F. (2000) Loss of BDNF-dependent neural crest derived sensory neurons in NT-4 mutant mice. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. USA, 97, in press.

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Authors
Kernie, S. G., Liebl, D. J., & Parada, L. F.
Affiliations
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Parada, Luis F.
Venue
The EMBO Journal
Published
2000-03-15
Volume
19
Issue
6
Pages
1290-1300
ISSN
  • 0261-4189 (ISSN-L)
  • 1460-2075
OpenAlex
W1979722180
Cited by
806
References
63
Citations by year
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FWCI
6.12
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • The EMBO Journal (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5r01ns033199-04, RR02584)
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (R01 NS33199-05, R37NS033199)
  • National Center for Research Resources (P41-RR-02584, P41RR002584)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Nerve injury and regeneration
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
Keywords
brain-derived neurotrophic factor, TrkB receptor, dietary habits, locomotor activity, hypothalamus, satiety, obesity, neurotrophins, heterozygous mice
MeSH terms
Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript Protein, Animals, Appetite, Body Weight, Carrier Proteins, Feeding Behavior, Female, Heterozygote, Humans, Hypothalamus, Insulin, Male, Mice, Inbred Strains, Motor Activity, Nerve Tissue Proteins, Neuropeptide Y, Obesity, Receptors, Cell Surface, RNA, Messenger, Adipocytes, Mice, Knockout, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Leptin, Receptor, trkB, Mice, Receptors, Leptin

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