PhysiologyDiabetesPeer-reviewed
Prostaglandin PGE2 receptor EP4 regulates microglial phagocytosis and increases susceptibility to diet-induced obesity
A. Niraula, R. D. Fasnacht, K. M. Ness…·J. P. Thaler
This study shows that microglial EP4 receptor deletion reduces diet-induced obesity and improves insulin sensitivity by decreasing microglial phagocytosis and altering POMC neuron interactions.
DOI 10.2337/db21-1072