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ArticleBiomedical journal2026

Neuropeptide FF receptor 2 overexpression aggravates lipid accumulation and metabolic dysfunction in mice with diet-induced metabolic stress.

Hsiang-Ting Hsu, Chun-Chun Hsu, Yun-Jou Liao, Hui-Yun Li, Yao-Chang Chiang, Ya-Tin Lin

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Hsiang-Ting HsuDepartment of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Chun-Chun HsuSchool of Respiratory Therapy & Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yun-Jou LiaoGraduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition & TMU Research Center for Digestive Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Hui-Yun LiDepartment of Natural Sciences, Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, OR, USA.
Yao-Chang ChiangChronic Diseases and Health Promotion Research Center & Department of Nursing, Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi County, Puzi City, Taiwan.
Ya-Tin LinGraduate Institute of Metabolism and Obesity Sciences, College of Nutrition & TMU Research Center for Digestive Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address: yatinlin@tmu.edu.tw.

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backgroundObesity is a major contributor to metabolic dysfunction and is driven by complex genetic, behavioral, and physiological factors. Neuropeptide FF receptor 2 (NPFFR2) has been implicated in regulating feeding behavior, as well as energy and glucose homeostasis. However, its precise role in obesity and metabolic disorders remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the systemic role of NPFFR2 in obesity-induced metabolic dysfunction. MATERIAL AND

methodsThe role of NPFFR2 was examined using wild-type and Npffr2-overexpressing transgenic mice subjected to 15 weeks of high-fat high-sucrose diet to induce obesity. Systemic, tissue-specific, and serum metabolic profiles were analyzed, with a particular focus on lipid abnormalities in the liver and adipose tissues.

resultsNpffr2 overexpression exacerbated obesity-induced metabolic dysfunction, including accelerated body weight gain, impaired glucose homeostasis, altered fat composition, adipose tissue inflammation, and dysregulated lipid metabolism. In addition, hypertrophy of both hepatocytes and adipocytes was aggravated in Npffr2-overexpressing mice, collectively contributing to excessive energy storage and reduced metabolic efficiency.

conclusionsThese findings suggest that NPFFR2 may contribute to the regulation of energy balance and lipid metabolism, potentially via central regulatory pathways. These findings highlight the need for mechanistic studies to clarify its region-specific roles and therapeutic potential in metabolic disorders.

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Lipid MetabolismMetabolic DiseasesObesityReceptors, NeuropeptideStress, PhysiologicalAdipocytesAdipose TissueAnimalsDiet, High-FatEnergy MetabolismHomeostasisLiverMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Transgenicneuropeptide FF receptorReceptors, NeuropeptideAdipocyte hypertrophyGlucose homeostasisNPFFNPFFR2Obesity

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