Role of Melanocortin-4 Receptors in Mediating Renal Sympathoactivation to Leptin and Insulin

Central melanocortin signaling plays an important role in regulation of energy homeostasis by leptin and insulin. We investigated the interaction between leptin, insulin, and melanocortin-4 receptors (MC-4Rs) in the control of renal sympathetic nerve activity (RSNA) in mice. We compared the effec…