Primary Recipient

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Amount

$183,585.00

Award Date

12/18/2009

Administering Agency

Health and Human Services, Department of / National Institutes of Health

CDFA Number

93.701

CDFA Program Title

Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support

Description

Leptin, an adipocyte-derived hormone, signals via its receptor (LepRb) in the brain to control energy balance, neuroendocrine function, and glucose homeostasis in concert with peripheral energy (fat) stores. As obesity and its complications (e.g., diabet