Hormonal
Impaired kisspeptin signaling (Kiss1r KO) in adult female mice causes obesity, glucose intolerance, and reduced energy expenditure independent of gonadal estrogen levels.
This research suggests that metabolic health is regulated by complex hormonal signaling (kisspeptin) beyond just reproductive hormones. In females, impaired signaling leads to reduced energy expenditure and glucose intolerance, independent of estrogen levels. This highlights the importance of hormonal balance in metabolic health, particularly for women.
Our findings demonstrate that in addition to reproduction, kisspeptin signaling influences BW, energy expenditure, and glucose homeostasis in a sexually dimorphic and partially sex steroid–independent manner
Why this rating
High-quality animal model (KO mice) with rigorous metabolic phenotyping (CLAMS, GTT, DEXA), though not human.
Source
Impaired kisspeptin signaling decreases metabolism and promotes glucose intolerance and obesity
Kristen P. Tolson et al. · Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2014
DOI 10.1172/jci71075
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