UV Irradiation Increases Appetite and Prevents Body Weight Gain through the Upregulation of Norepinephrine in Mice

Journal of Investigative Dermatology

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What was studied

In mice, investigators tested how chronic UV skin irradiation affects appetite, body weight, adipose browning, leptin, and norepinephrine, and whether blocking norepinephrine changes these effects.

Key findings

Chronic UV exposure increased food intake yet prevented body weight gain; serum leptin fell, subcutaneous white fat showed browning without more physical activity, and norepinephrine levels rose. Inhibiting norepinephrine production reversed UV’s effects on food intake and weight gain.

Study limitations

This work was conducted in mice with no human outcomes reported. The abstract does not provide sample size, UV dose, or exposure duration details.