ea0029p1018 | Male Reproduction | ICEECE2012
Garcia-Galiano D.
, Pineda R.
, Ilhan T.
, Castellano J.
, Ruiz-Pino F.
, Sanchez-Garrido M.
, Vazquez M.
, Sangiao-Alvarellos S.
, Romero-Ruiz A.
, Pinilla L.
, Dieguez C.
, Gaytan F.
, Tena-Sempere M.
Nesfatin-1, product of the precursor NEFA/nucleobindin 2 (NUCB2), was initially identified as anorectic hypothalamic neuropeptide, acting in a leptin-independent manner. In addition to its central role in the control of energy homeostasis, evidence has mounted recently that nesfatin-1 is also produced in peripheral metabolic tissues, such as pancreas, adipose and gut. Moreover, nesfatin-1 has been shown to participate in the control of body functions gated by whole-body energy...