Abstract:
A novel G-protein coupled receptor-like retinoic acid induced molecule was identified as being differentially expressed (GPCR-like RAIG1) in an animal model of fasting and feeding. Compositions and methods pertaining to treatment and diagnosis of various metabolic disorders, such as cachexia and obesity.
Abstract:
The instant invention is concerned with genes associated with obesity. Additionally, the invention provides methods of using the differential expression of these genes associated with obesity to diagnose and treat obesity, as well as to screen for compounds useful for treating obesity.