Elucidating the role of endogenous NMU in rats (IMAGE)

Okayama University

Elucidating the role of endogenous NMU in rats

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According to a new study conducted by Okayama University researchers, the species-specific expression pattern of the Nmu gene was responsible for different functions in rats and mice. Endogenous NMU did not increase food intake or cause obesity in rats, indicating that it is not an anorexigenic hormone in rats.

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Sayaka Aizawa from Okayama University

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