Orexigenic (Appetite stimulant) peptides
Mnemonic: When you see MANGOEs, you feel like eating.
- MCH (Melanocyte Conentrating Hormone)
- AGRP (Agouti Related Peptide)
- NPY (Neuropeptide Y), Noradrenaline
- GnRH, GABA, Galanin, Ghrelin
- Orexins A and B
- Endorphins, Endocannabinoids
Anti-orexigenic (Appetite supressant) peptides
Mnemonic: NO BLACk PIGS
- Neurotensin
- Oxytocin, Oxyntomodulin
- Bombesin
- Leptin
- Alpha-MSH (POMC derivative), Amylin, Adiponectin
- CART (Cocaine and Amphetamine related Transcript), CRF (Corticotropin releasing factor), CCK (Cholecystokinin)
- Peptide YY, POMC, Prolactin
- Insulin, Interleukins
- GLP (Glucagon like peptide), GHRH (Growth hormone releasing hormone)
- Serotonin
Control of energy expenditure and feeding behavior
