Abstract
Background: CTRP4 is a conserved member of the C1q family of secreted proteins with poorly defined function. Results: CTRP4 acts in the hypothalamus to modulate food intake and body weight by regulating the expression of orexigenic neuropeptide expression. Conclusion: CTRP4 plays a role in food intake regulation. Significance: This study establishes the first known in vivo function of CTRP4.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4055-4069 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 289 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 14 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology