The metabolic syndrome in mice overexpressing neuropeptide Y in noradrenergic neurons

In conclusion, changes in hepatic fatty acid, cholesterol and glucose metabolism favoring energy storage contribute to the development of NPY-induced metabolic syndrome, and the effect is likely mediated by changes in sympathetic nervous system activity.

Source: Journal of Endocrinology - June 25, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ailanen, L., Ruohonen, S. T., Vahatalo, L. H., Tuomainen, K., Eerola, K., Salomaki-Myftari, H., Roytta, M., Laiho, A., Ahotupa, M., Gylling, H., Savontaus, E. Tags: Research Source Type: research