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The role of neuropeptide W in energy homeostasis
Author(s) -
Li H.,
Kentish S. J.,
Wittert G. A.,
Page A. J.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
acta physiologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.591
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1748-1716
pISSN - 1748-1708
DOI - 10.1111/apha.12884
Subject(s) - neuropeptide , energy homeostasis , homeostasis , neuropeptide y receptor , endogeny , receptor , g protein coupled receptor , biology , endocrinology , biochemistry
Abstract Neuropeptide W is the endogenous ligand for G‐protein‐coupled receptors GPR 7 and GPR 8. In this review, we summarize findings on the distribution of neuropeptide W and its receptors in the central nervous system and the periphery, and discuss the role of NPW in food intake and energy homeostasis.