| Literature DB >> 21061090 |
Miharu Ushikai1, Akihiro Asakawa, Takeo Sakoguchi, Chie Tanaka, Akio Inui.
Abstract
Urocortin 3 (Ucn3) is recognized as a member of the corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) family, which plays an important role in regulating food intake. We investigated the effects of centrally administered Ucn3 on food intake and gastric emptying in mice. Intracerebroventricular (ICV)administration of Ucn3 (0.1–1 nmol per mouse) decreased food intake in a dose-dependent manner. The inhibitory effect of Ucn3 on food intake was less potent than that of centrally administered CRF and Urocortin 1. ICV administration of Ucn3 (0.1–1 nmol per mouse) decreased the gastric emptying rate in a dose-dependent manner. Ucn3 decreased food intake in high-fat diet-fed obese mice as well as in lean mice. These results indicated that Ucn3 influences feeding behavior and gut motility, and may be a promising therapeutic target in the treatment of eating and functional gastrointestinal disorders.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21061090 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-010-9420-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endocrine ISSN: 1355-008X Impact factor: 3.633