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The neuromedin B-preferring receptor (NMB-R) is one of the members of the bombesin (BN)-like peptide receptor subfamily in mammals. Previously, we have generated and characterized mice with targeted disruption of the two other BN-like peptide receptors, bombesin receptor subtype-3 (BRS-3) and gastrin-releasing peptide-preferring receptor (GRP-R). Here we describe the generation and analysis of NMB-R-deficient mice to investigate how NMB-R differs from BRS-3 and GRP-R. Compensation for NMB-R deficiency by overexpression of GRP-R and/or BRS-3 was not detected. Although the hypothermic effect of NMB was reduced by 50% in NMB-R-deficient mice, the effect of GRP infusion was comparable to the wild-type mice. In contrast, fundic smooth muscle contraction on stimulation with NMB or GRP was normal in NMB-R-deficient mice. Administration of GRP but not NMB suppressed glucose intake in both normal and NMB-R-deficient mice. These results suggest that the NMB-R has an essential role in thermoregulation, but not for smooth muscle contraction of the fundus or for the suppression of feeding behavior. In addition, the behavioral phenotypes of GRP-R-deficient mice were not observed in NMB-R-deficient mice. These data show that the functions of NMB-R and GRP-R are distinct, with only partial overlap.

Functional Properties of Two Bombesin-Like Peptide Receptors Revealed by the Analysis of Mice Lacking Neuromedin B Receptor