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New melanocortin-like peptide of E. coli can suppress inflammation via the mammalian melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R): possible endocrine-like function for microbes of the gut

npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, 2017
E. coli releases a 33 amino acid peptide melanocortin-like peptide of E. coli (MECO-1) that is identical to the C-terminus of the E. coli elongation factor-G (EF-G) and has interesting similarities to two prominent mammalian melanocortin hormones, alpha ...
X. Qiang, A. Liotta, J. Shiloach, J. Gutierrez, Haichao Wang, M. Ochani, K. Ochani, Huan Yang, Aviva Rabin, D. Leroith, M. Lesniak, M. Böhm, C. Maaser, K. Kannengiesser, M. Donowitz, S. Rabizadeh, C. Czura, K. Tracey, M. Westlake, A. Zarfeshani, S. F. Mehdi, A. Danoff, X. Ge, S. Sanyal, G. Schwartz, J. Roth   +25 more
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Expanding the genotypic spectrum of PCSK1 deficiency: A novel mutation in severe neonatal diarrhea

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Among congenital diarrhea and enteropathies (CODEs), proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1) deficiency is a rare monogenic disorder, associated with severe neonatal diarrhea and polyendocrinopathies. We report an 18‐day‐old male neonate, born to consanguineous parents, presenting with persistent watery diarrhea, metabolic ...
Eleonora Saraceno, Angelo Corso Faini, Silvia Deaglio, Marianna Pellegrini, Raffaele Buganza, Francesca Giuliani, Pier Luigi Calvo, Michele Pinon   +7 more
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The melanocortin receptor genes are linked to and associated with the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Italian families

Journal of Ovarian Research
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder occurring in women of reproductive age. The disease is caused by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors including genes encoding components of the hypothalamic ...
Rongling Wu, Claudia Gragnoli
doaj   +1 more source

The role of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-like axis in inflammatory pilosebaceous disorders [PDF]

, 2020
Skin is the largest peripheral endocrine organ and functions as a hormone target and endocrine gland. A cutaneous hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-like axis enables the skin to respond to stress and regulates its steroidogenic activity.
Clark, Ashley K, Saric-Bosanac, Suzana, Shi, Vivian Y, Sivamani, Raja K   +3 more
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Pancreatic cancer cachexia: a review of mechanisms and therapeutics. [PDF]

, 2014
Over the last decade, we have gained new insight into the pathophysiology of cachexia associated with pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately, its treatment is complex and remains a challenge.
Andrew Eugene Hendifar, Andrew Eugene Hendifar, Carlyn Rose Tan, Laith eJamil, Nick eNissen, Patrick eYaffee, Richard eTuli, Simon eLo, Stephen J Pandol   +8 more
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Monogenic and syndromic obesity in children: Clinical recognition, genetics, and precision management

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
Monogenic and syndromic obesity in children often arises from defects in the leptin–melanocortin pathway. Understanding these rare genetic causes not only clarifies mechanisms of appetite regulation but also enables precision therapies, offering hope beyond lifestyle interventions.
Hadel Khalil, Eugene Feigin, Hussein Zaitoon   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bace1-dependent amyloid processing regulates hypothalamic leptin sensitivity in obese mice [PDF]

, 2018
We thank AstraZeneca for providing AZ-4217, Mark Smith (Imperial College, London) and Yuchio Yanagawa (Gunma University, Maebashi) for VGlut2-GFP and GAD67-GFP tissue, respectively.
Allsop, David J. P., Ashford, Michael L. J., Bailey, Charlotte L. S., Cavellini, Daniella L., Dale, J. Kim, Heisler, Lora K., Irvine, Stuart W., Jalicy, Susan M., Liddell, Mary K., Liu, Yu-Ru, McCrimmon, Rory J., McGinley, Christopher, McNeilly, Alison D., Meakin, Paul J., Montagut, Gemma, Parmionova, Karolina   +15 more
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A genetically informed cross‐lagged twin study of the longitudinal association between addiction‐related behaviors and obesity

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Addiction‐related behaviors, such as loss of control eating (LOC), cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption, have been associated with high body mass index (BMI). This study aimed to assess genetic and environmental contributions to these associations over time.
Baiyu Qi, Heather M. Highland, Mariaelisa Graff, Cynthia M. Bulik, Soo Hyun Rhee, Michael C. Stallings, John K. Hewitt, Daniel E. Gustavson, Chandra A. Reynolds, Kari E. North, Melissa A. Munn‐Chernoff   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evidence of coat color variation sheds new light on ancient canids. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
We have used a paleogenetics approach to investigate the genetic landscape of coat color variation in ancient Eurasian dog and wolf populations. We amplified DNA fragments of two genes controlling coat color, Mc1r (Melanocortin 1 Receptor) and CBD103 ...
Morgane Ollivier, Anne Tresset, Christophe Hitte, Coraline Petit, Sandrine Hughes, Benjamin Gillet, Marilyne Duffraisse, Maud Pionnier-Capitan, Laetitia Lagoutte, Rose-Marie Arbogast, Adrian Balasescu, Adina Boroneant, Marjan Mashkour, Jean-Denis Vigne, Catherine Hänni   +14 more
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The role of insulin receptor substrate 2 in hypothalamic and beta cell function [PDF]

, 2005
Insulin receptor substrate 2 (Irs2) plays complex roles in energy homeostasis. We generated mice lacking Irs2 in beta cells and a population of hypothalamic neurons (RIPCreIrs2KO), in all neurons (NesCreIrs2KO), and in proopiomelanocortin neurons ...
Al-Qassab, H, Ashford, MLJ, Barsh, GS, Batterham, RL, Bedford, DC, Bell, JD, Choudhury, AI, Claret, M, Clements, M, Diakonov, I, Heffron, H, Hisadome, K, MacColl, G, Moosajee, V, Selman, C, Simmgen, M, Smith, MA, Speakman, JR, Withers, DJ, Xu, AW   +19 more
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