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Recombinant Mouse OB Protein: Evidence for a Peripheral Signal Linking Adiposity and Central Neural Networks

Campfield, L. Arthur, Smith, Françoise J., Guisez, Yves, Devos, Rene, Burn, Paul·1995·Science

Abstract

The recent positional cloning of the mouse ob gene and its human homolog has provided the basis to investigate the potential role of the ob gene product in body weight regulation. A biologically active form of recombinant mouse OB protein was overexpressed and purified to near homogeneity from a bacterial expression system. Peripheral and central administration of microgram doses of OB protein reduced food intake and body weight of ob / ob and diet-induced obese mice but not in db / db obese mice. The behavioral effects after brain administration suggest that OB protein can act directly on neuronal networks that control feeding and energy balance.

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Authors
Campfield, L. A., Smith, F. J., Guisez, Y., Devos, R., & Burn, P.
Venue
Science
Published
1995-07-28
Volume
269
Issue
5223
Pages
546-549
ISSN
  • 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
  • 1095-9203
OpenAlex
W2013583119
Cited by
3,243
References
26
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FWCI
100.56
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Science (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
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 › Pharmacology › Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
Keywords
leptin, ob gene, recombinant leptin, dietary intake, body weight regulation, diet-induced obesity, ob/ob mice, db/db mice, energy balance, food intake regulation
MeSH terms
Animals, Brain, Diabetes Mellitus, Diet, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Eating, Female, Injections, Intraperitoneal, Injections, Intravenous, Injections, Intraventricular, Male, Mice, Inbred AKR, Mice, Inbred C57BL, Mice, Obese, Nerve Net, Obesity, Proteins, Recombinant Proteins, Weight Loss, Leptin, Mice

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