The discovery of neuromedin U and its pivotal role in the central regulation of energy homeostasis
Neuromedin U (NMU) is a structurally highly conserved neuropeptide and has been paired with the G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) NMUR1 and NMUR2, which were formerly classified in the orphan receptor family. Activation of the G protein Gq/11 subunit causes a pertussis toxin (PTX)-insensitive act...
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Index Copernicus International S.A.
2012-04-01
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| Series: | Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/fulltxt.php?ICID=991448 |