“Study of molecules involved in the regulation of food intake in animals of veterinary interest”.
In recent years, interest has been growing in understanding the intimate mechanisms that govern the control of food intake and the maintenance of energy homeostasis, thus highlighting the complex interactions that takes place between the central nervous system (CNS) and the periphery (especially the gastrointestinal tract and adipose tissue). This research line is aimed at characterizing the substances involved in the mechanisms that regulate food intake and energy metabolism in animals of veterinary interest. The investigations are conducted not only from an anatomical point of view but also from a physiological point of view (different ages, different diets, etc.). These molecules are studied with a multidisciplinary approach evaluating their expression (Real time-PCR, western-blot), localization (in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry) and blood concentration (ELISA).
Keywords - ENGLISH
Food intake, brain gut-axis, animal models
Active participants in the research line (PI last author or *)
Paola Scocco; Elena De Felice
External Collaborations
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production of University of Studies of Naples Federico II; Department of Veterinary Medicine of University of Studies of Perugia; Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences of University of Studies of Milan
Pillar
Nutrition and Food
Macroareas in Nutrition & Food
Nutrition
Relevant research grants (national/international) funding specifically this Research Line
May 2020 project coordinator of the FAR 2019 University Call of the University of Camerino; July 2023 principal investigator of the PRIN 2022 call project
Email Address
elena.defelice@unicam.it
Link to Relevant Publications