This invention describes methods of treating conditions associated with an excess of neuropeptide Y which comprises administering an obesity protein. This invention also describes methods of treating conditions associated with an excess of neuropeptide Y which comprises administering an obesity protein in combination with a neuropeptide Y antagonist. This invention demonstrates that the obesity protein acts by reducing the production of neuropeptide Y by the hypothalamus.
这项发明描述了治疗与神经肽Y过量相关的疾病的方法,包括给予一种肥胖蛋白。这项发明还描述了治疗与神经肽Y过量相关的疾病的方法,包括给予一种肥胖蛋白和神经肽Y拮抗剂的组合。这项发明证明了肥胖蛋白通过减少
下丘脑产生神经肽Y来发挥作用。