Infusion of exogenous cholecystokinin-8, gastrin releasing peptide-29 and their combination reduce body weight in diet-induced obese male rats.

In conclusion, CCK-8, GRP-29 and their combination reduce BW in the DIO rat model. If infused near their gastrointestinal sites of action CCK-8, GRP-29 and their combination may have a role in regulating BW.
PMID: 27916474 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Appetite - November 30, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Mhalhal TR, Washington MC, Newman K, Heath JC, Sayegh AI Tags: Appetite Source Type: research