M. Furumitsu

Expression of mRNAs Encoding Hypothalamic Small Proteins, Neurosecretory Protein GL and Neurosecretory Protein GM, in the Japanese Quail, Coturnix japonica

This study identifies and localizes NPGL and NPGM mRNA expression in the Japanese quail hypothalamus, showing sex-specific and fasting-responsive patterns.

Neurosecretory protein GL-induced fat accumulation is accompanied by repressing the immune-inflammatory response in the adipose tissue of mice

This study shows that short-term NPGL overexpression in mice increases fat accumulation and suppresses immune-inflammatory responses in adipose tissue.

Overexpression of the gene encoding neurosecretory protein GL precursor prevents excessive fat accumulation in the adipose tissue of mice fed a long-term high-fat diet

This study shows that overexpressing the NPGL gene in mice on a high-fat diet increases food intake and body mass but prevents excessive fat accumulation in specific adipose tissues.

A Novel Hypothalamic Factor, Neurosecretory Protein GM, Causes Fat Deposition in Chicks

This study shows that chronic intracerebroventricular infusion of NPGM in chicks increases body mass, water intake, and abdominal fat mass without affecting food intake or blood glucose.

Subcutaneous infusion of neurosecretory protein GL promotes fat accumulation in mice

This study shows that subcutaneous NPGL infusion in mice increases white adipose tissue fat accumulation without affecting body mass or food intake.