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Genotype for hypocretin receptor (hcrtr2) affects appetite in zebrafish.
General and comparative endocrinology - 1 Oct 2025
Lewandowski Nathan, Brainard Miranda, Kalb Chelsea, Wong Ashley, Liu Qin, Londraville Richard
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We investigated the role of hypocretin receptor in signaling appetite in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Hypocretin is a small neuropeptide known for its effects on circadian rhythm and appetite. Wild-type and heterozygous hu2098 (knockout for hcrtr2) zebrafish were raised to adulthood (3-4 months post fertilization) and genotyped. Feeding rate was measured directly using a novel technique that analyzed images of fish...
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