The Crucial Role of the Y5 Neuropeptide Y Receptor in Feeding and Obesity
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Neuropeptide Y (NPY), one of the most powerful appetite stimulants, signals through a family of G-protein coupled receptors, with the Y5 receptor (Y5R) being a key player in regulating food intake. Research has shown that activating Y5R can increase food consumption and promote obesity, highlighting its central role in energy homeostasis.
