G Protein-Coupled Receptors in Energy Homeostasis and Obesity Pathogenesis

Dr. Ya-Xiong Tao is currently Professor of Physiology at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in Auburn, Alabama, USA. He has been working on several G protein-coupled receptors, including gonadotropin receptors regulating reproduction, and melanocortin receptors regulating energy and glucose homeostasis. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed biomedical journals and obtained funding for his research from National Institutes of Health, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association, among others. He has delivered numerous lectures at universities and research institutes in USA, Canada, China, India, and Mexico. He has edited ten volumes, including seven volumes in Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science. He teaches several courses, including Physiology, Receptorology, Genomics and Personalized Medicine, and Molecular Endocrinology, for veterinarian, graduate, and undergraduate Honors students.

• G Protein-coupled receptors in energy homeostasis and obesity: An introductionY. TaoGhrelin receptor in energy homeostasis and obesity pathogenesisW. ZhangObestatin receptor in energy homeostasis and obesity pathogenesisJ. ZhangMelanocortin-3 receptor in energy homeostasis and obesity pathogenesisA. Butler Melanocortin-4 receptor in energy homeostasis and obesity pathogenesis A. Hinney G protein-coupled estrogen receptor in energy homeostasis and obesity pathogenesisH. ShiRelaxin-3 receptor in energy homeostasis and obesity pathogenesisC. LiuCholecystokinin receptor in energy homeostasis and obesity pathogenesis A. SayeghAdiponectin receptor in energy homeostasis and obesity pathogenesis. B. Akingbemi

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