Energy metabolism and turnover are increased in mice lacking the cholecystokinin-B receptor

Kyoko Miyasaka, Mineko Ichikawa, Minoru Ohta, Setsuko Kanai, Yuki Yoshida, Masao Masuda, Aki Nagata, Toshimitsu Matsui, Tetsuo Noda, Soichi Takiguchi, Yutaka Takata, Takako Kawanami, Akihiro Funakoshi

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Abstract

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is an important gastrointestinal hormone as well as a neurotransmitter. Two types of CCK receptors, types A and B, have been identified. The CCK-A receptor is involved in satiety, food intake and behavior, whereas the B receptor is involved in anxiety. We recently produced CCK-A, -B and AB receptor knockout mice to study the role of these receptors in energy metabolism. Daily energy intake and expenditure were significantly greater in CCK-BR(-/-) and CCK-AR(-/-) BR(-/-) mice than CCK-AR(-/-) and wild-type [CCK-AR(+/+)BR(+/+)] mice. Relative liver and kidney weights (g/kg body) were significantly greater in CCK-AR(-/-) BR(-/-) mice than in wild-type mice. Energy metabolism and energy turnover were increased in mice with a disruption of the CCK-BR gene, although the underlying mechanism is unknown.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)739-741
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Nutrition
Volume132
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cholecystolkinin-receptor
  • Energy expenditure
  • Energy intake
  • Energy metabolism
  • Knockout mice

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