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Regulation of intestinal growth in response to variations in energy supply and demand by Nilaweera, K. N., Speakman, J. R.

“…Summary The growth of the intestine requires energy, which is known to be met by catabolism of ingested nutrients. Paradoxically, during whole body energy…”
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Neuromedin U and Neuromedin U receptor‐2 expression in the mouse and rat hypothalamus: effects of nutritional status by Graham, E. S., Turnbull, Y., Fotheringham, P., Nilaweera, K., Mercer, J. G., Morgan, P. J., Barrett, P.

“…Neuromedin U (NMU) has been associated with the regulation of food‐intake and energy balance in rats. The objective of this study was to identify the sites of…”
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Precursor-protein convertase 1 gene expression in the mouse hypothalamus: differential regulation by ob gene mutation, energy deficit and administration of leptin, and coexpression with prepro-orexin by Nilaweera, K.N, Barrett, P, Mercer, J.G, Morgan, P.J

“…The expression of precursor-protein convertase (PC)1, PC2 and paired basic amino acid cleaving enzyme four mRNA was studied by in situ hybridisation in regions…”
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G Protein-Coupled Receptor 101 mRNA Expression in the Mouse Brain: Altered Expression in the Posterior Hypothalamus and Amygdala By Energetic Challenges by Nilaweera, K. N., Ozanne, D., Wilson, D., Mercer, J. G., Morgan, P. J., Barrett, P.

“…GPCR101 is a recently identified orphan G protein‐coupled receptor (GPCR) expressed abundantly in the human and mouse hypothalamus. In the absence of a ligand,…”
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Nutrient regulation of enteroendocrine cellular activity linked to cholecystokinin gene expression and secretion by Nilaweera, K. N., Giblin, L., Ross, R. P.

“…The hormone cholecystokinin is produced by the enteroendocrine I cells in the intestine, and it plays an important role in a number of physiological processes…”
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Photoperiod Regulates Genes Encoding Melanocortin 3 and Serotonin Receptors and Secretogranins in the Dorsomedial Posterior Arcuate of the Siberian Hamster by Nilaweera, K. N., Archer, Z. A., Campbell, G., Mayer, C.-D., Balik, A., Ross, A. W., Mercer, J. G., Ebling, F. J. P., Morgan, P. J., Barrett, P.

“…The mechanism(s) involved in the regulation of the seasonal‐appropriate body weight of the Siberian hamster are currently unknown. We have identified…”
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G protein-coupled receptor 101 mRNA expression in supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei in rat hypothalamus is altered by pregnancy and lactation by Nilaweera, Kanishka N, Wilson, Dana, Bell, Lynn, Mercer, Julian G, Morgan, Peter J, Barrett, Perry

“…Abstract In a previous study performed in mouse models of energetic challenge, there was evidence to suggest that the orphan G protein-coupled receptor GPCR101…”
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: G Protein-Coupled Receptor 101 mRNA Expression in the Mouse Brain: Altered Expression in the Posterior Hypothalamus and Amygdala By Energetic Challenges by Nilaweera, K N, Ozanne, D, Wilson, D, Mercer, J G, Morgan, P J, Barrett, P

“…GPCR101 is a recently identified orphan G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) expressed abundantly in the human and mouse hypothalamus. In the absence of a ligand,…”
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Non-conventional remedial approach to intraocular nematodiasis in horses under the field conditions: three case studies by Perera, G.D.R.K., Nilaweera, P. K. W.

“…Intraocular nematodiasis is a vision-threatening disease of equine, caused by Setaria spp. This clinical presentation describes three cases of equine…”
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Hypothalamic bHLH transcription factors are novel candidates in the regulation of energy balance by Nilaweera, Kanishka N., Ellis, Claire, Barrett, Perry, Mercer, Julian G., Morgan, Peter J.

“…The basic helix–loop–helix transcription factors, neurological basic‐helix–loop–helix‐2 (Nhlh‐2), neurogenic differentiation‐1 (NeuroD‐1) and single minded‐1…”
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The role of a VGF derived peptide in the regulation of food intake in a seasonal rodent by Jethwa, Preeti H., Warner, Amy, Brameld, John M., Keyte, John W., Nilaweera, Niloo K., Morgan, Peter J., Barrett, Perry, Ebling, Francis J.P.

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