The roles of melanin-concentrating hormone in energy balance and reproductive function: are they connected?

The role of pituitary melanocortin receptor 3 (MC3) in regulation of hormone output
Murray, J.F., Berruien, N., Dowejko, M.M., Santiago Andres, Y, Laiho, L, Andoniadou, C, Fiordelisio, T, Le Tissier, P. and Smith, C.L. 2022. The role of pituitary melanocortin receptor 3 (MC3) in regulation of hormone output. The International Congress of Neuroendocrinology. SEC, Glasgow, Scotland, UK 07 - 10 Aug 2022

The effect of the visual exercise environment on the response to psychological stress: a pilot study
Wood, C., Flynn, M., Law, R., Naufahu, J. and Smyth, N. 2020. The effect of the visual exercise environment on the response to psychological stress: a pilot study. Anxiety, Stress and Coping. 33 (6), pp. 716-729. https://doi.org/10.1080/10615806.2020.1770231

Melanocortin‐3 receptor responseis influenced by the melanocortin receptoraccessory protein‐1
Berruien, N., Le Tissier, P., Murray, J.F. and Smith, C.L. 2018. Melanocortin‐3 receptor responseis influenced by the melanocortin receptoraccessory protein‐1. Pharmacology 2018. Queen Elizabeth II conference centre London 18 - 20 Dec 2018 Wiley-Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1111/bph.14681

Analysis of the melanocortin system in the regulation of pituitary gland function in mice
Le Tissier, P., Smith, C.L., Nuri A. Berruien, N. and Murray, J.F. 2018. Analysis of the melanocortin system in the regulation of pituitary gland function in mice. International Congress of Neuroendocinology. Toronto, Canada 15 - 18 Jul 2018

High intensity exercise decreases IP6K1 muscle content & improves insulin sensitivity in glucose intolerant individuals
Naufahu, J., Elliott, B., Markiv, A., Dunning-Foreman, P., McGrady, M., Howard, D., Watt, P.W. and Mackenzie, R.W.A. 2018. High intensity exercise decreases IP6K1 muscle content & improves insulin sensitivity in glucose intolerant individuals. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 103 (4), pp. 1479-1490. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2017-02019

Melanin-concentrating hormone in peripheral circulation in the human
Naufahu, J., Alzaid, F., Fiuza Brito, M., Doslikova, B., Valencia, T. and Murray, J.F. 2017. Melanin-concentrating hormone in peripheral circulation in the human. Journal of Endocrinology. 232, pp. 513-523. https://doi.org/10.1530/JOE-16-0240

A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial to Study the Impact of a Nutrition-Sensitive Intervention on Adult Women With Cancer Cachexia Undergoing Palliative Care in India
Kapoor, N., Naufahu, J., Tewfik, S., Bhatnagar, S., Garg, R. and Tewfik, I. 2017. A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial to Study the Impact of a Nutrition-Sensitive Intervention on Adult Women With Cancer Cachexia Undergoing Palliative Care in India. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 6 (1), pp. 74-84. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534735416651968

Effect of age and pregnancy on the expression of melanocortin receptors 4 and 5 in the mouse female reproductive axis
Smith, C.L., Nuri A. Berruien, N., Murray, J.F. and Le Tissier, P.R. 2016. Effect of age and pregnancy on the expression of melanocortin receptors 4 and 5 in the mouse female reproductive axis. BPS Pharmacology 2016. London, UK 12 - 14 Dec 2016 British Pharmacological Society.

Effectiveness of Commercial versus Homemade Sports Drinks on Fluid Balance and Exercise Capacity during High-intensity Intermittent Exercise
Begum, G., Konstantaki, M., Cunliffe, A. and Leveritt, M. 2015. Effectiveness of Commercial versus Homemade Sports Drinks on Fluid Balance and Exercise Capacity during High-intensity Intermittent Exercise. American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 3 (2), pp. 39-46. https://doi.org/10.12691/ajssm-3-2-3

Anatomy, embryology, and cell families
Locke, I.C. and Murray, J.F. 2014. Anatomy, embryology, and cell families. in: Orchard, G. and Nation, B. (ed.) Cell Structure & Function Oxford, UK Oxford University Press. pp. 82-110

The melanocortin system in the male reproductive axis
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2014. The melanocortin system in the male reproductive axis. Endocrine Abstracts. 34, p. P338. https://doi.org/10.1530/endoabs.34.P338

Melanocortin receptor expression in the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal system of WT and MC3 null mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2014. Melanocortin receptor expression in the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal system of WT and MC3 null mice. International Congress of Neuroendocrinology 2014. Sydney 17-20 August 2014

Melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) exert anti-inflammatory effects in mouse testicular inflammation by reducing nitric oxide (NO) release from Leydig cells
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2014. Melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) exert anti-inflammatory effects in mouse testicular inflammation by reducing nitric oxide (NO) release from Leydig cells. Society for Reproduction and Fertility Conference. EICC2, Edinburgh 1-2 September 2014

The effects of consuming a medium-high protein diet on weight loss, body composition and satiety
Hutson, R. and Naufahu, J. 2013. The effects of consuming a medium-high protein diet on weight loss, body composition and satiety. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Public Health. 6 (2), pp. 105-121.

Melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) activation effects on testicular testosterone and nitrite production in vitro
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2013. Melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) activation effects on testicular testosterone and nitrite production in vitro. Society for Reproduction and Fertility (SRF) Annual Conference. Cambridge 11th July 2013

Expression of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) in the reproductive axes of both male and female mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2012. Expression of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3) in the reproductive axes of both male and female mice. Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Edinburgh 9th - 11th July 2012

Ac 2-26, an annexin A1-derived peptide, reduces inflammation in human SGBS adipocytes after hypoxia treatment
Kosicka-Knox, A., Cunliffe, A., Mackenzie, R., Zariwala, M. and Renshaw, D. 2012. Ac 2-26, an annexin A1-derived peptide, reduces inflammation in human SGBS adipocytes after hypoxia treatment. 15th International & 14th European Congress of Endocrinology. Florence, Italy 05 - 09 May 2012 BioScientifica Ltd..

Annexin A1, an anti-inflammatory regulator, is expressed in human adipocytes
Kosicka-Knox, A., Cunliffe, A., Mackenzie, R., Zariwala, M. and Renshaw, D. 2012. Annexin A1, an anti-inflammatory regulator, is expressed in human adipocytes. Society for Endocrinology BES 2012. Harrogate, UK Mar - Apr 2012

Immunohistochemical assessment of intrinsic and extrinsic markers of hypoxia in reproductive tissue: differential expression of HIF1α and HIF2α in rat oviduct and endometrium
Gillies, R.M., Robinson, S.P., McPhail, L.D., Carter, N.D. and Murray, J.F. 2011. Immunohistochemical assessment of intrinsic and extrinsic markers of hypoxia in reproductive tissue: differential expression of HIF1α and HIF2α in rat oviduct and endometrium. Journal of Molecular Histology. 42 (4), pp. 341-354. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10735-011-9338-2

Influence of estrogens on GH-cell network dynamics in females: a live in situ imaging approach
Schaeffer, M., Hodson, D.J., Meunier, A.C., Lafont, C., Birkenstock, J., Carmignac, D., Murray, J.F., Gavois, E., Robinson, I.C., Le Tissier, P. and Mollard, P. 2011. Influence of estrogens on GH-cell network dynamics in females: a live in situ imaging approach. Endocrinology. 152 (12), pp. 4789-4799. https://doi.org/10.1210/en.2011-1430

Synchronization of the sheep oestrous cycle
Murray, J.F. 2011. Synchronization of the sheep oestrous cycle. Animal Technology and Welfare. 10, pp. 205-208.

Total pituitary hormone content in wild type and MC3 null male and female mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2011. Total pituitary hormone content in wild type and MC3 null male and female mice. British Society for Neuroendocrinology. Cambridge 3rd - 5th July 2011

Comparison between the total pituitary hormone content in wild type and melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) null male and female mice
Dowejko, M.M., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M., Le Tissier, P. and Murray, J.F. 2011. Comparison between the total pituitary hormone content in wild type and melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3) null male and female mice. Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Brighton 11th - 13th July 2011

Do soup preloads reduce total calorific intake in overweight and obese subjects outside the laboratory? A pilot study
Bailey, J. and Murray, J.F. 2011. Do soup preloads reduce total calorific intake in overweight and obese subjects outside the laboratory? A pilot study. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Public Health. 4 (2), pp. 147-166.

Activation of testicular melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3-R) inhibits LH-stimulated testosterone production
Akindele, K., Horanin, M.M., Getting, S.J., Smith, C.L. and Murray, J.F. 2010. Activation of testicular melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3-R) inhibits LH-stimulated testosterone production. Society for Endocrinology BES 2010. Manchester 15th - 18th March 2010

Circulating melanin concentrating hormone (MCH) concentrations in the menstrual cycle
Naufahu, J., Cunliffe, A. and Murray, J.F. 2010. Circulating melanin concentrating hormone (MCH) concentrations in the menstrual cycle. Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Sutton Bonnington 11th - 13th July 2010

Preliminary characterisation of the neuropeptide melanin concentrating hormone in humans
Naufahu, J. 2010. Preliminary characterisation of the neuropeptide melanin concentrating hormone in humans. PhD thesis University of Westminster School of Life Sciences https://doi.org/10.34737/9072w

Expression of endogenous and exogenous hypoxic markers in sheep preovulatory antral follicles
Murray, J.F., Gillies, R.M., Carter, N.D. and Robinson, S.P. 2010. Expression of endogenous and exogenous hypoxic markers in sheep preovulatory antral follicles. Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Sutton Bonnington 11th - 13th July 2010

Testicular LH-stimulated testosterone production is inhibited by activation of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3)
Akindele, K., Horanin, M.M., Getting, S.J., Smith, C.L. and Murray, J.F. 2010. Testicular LH-stimulated testosterone production is inhibited by activation of melanocortin 3 receptors (MC3). Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Sutton Bonnington 11th - 13th July 2010

Childhood obesity prevention in Emirates (COPE): a conceptual framework for pilot intervention
Tewfik, I., Mackenzie, J., Cunliffe, A., Al-Dhaheri, A., Ali, H., Washi, S. and Platat, C. 2009. Childhood obesity prevention in Emirates (COPE): a conceptual framework for pilot intervention. in: Ahmed, A. (ed.) World sustainable development outlook: the impact of the global financial crisis on the environment, energy and sustainable development 2009 London World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD).

The antrums of ovine ovarian preovulatory follicles are severely hypoxic
Murray, J.F., Gillies, R.M., Carter, N.D. and Robinson, S.P. 2009. The antrums of ovine ovarian preovulatory follicles are severely hypoxic. Proceedings of the Society For Reproduction and Fertility Annual Conference. Oxford 12-14 July 2009 pp. 38

Identification of a sub-population of pituitary lactotroph cells in mice required for the normal luteotrophic function of prolactin
Jaubert, A., Fernadez-Fuente, M., Carmignac, D., Murray, J.F., Christain, H. and Le Tissier, P. 2009. Identification of a sub-population of pituitary lactotroph cells in mice required for the normal luteotrophic function of prolactin. ENDO2009. Washington 10-13 June 2009

Molecular characterization of the melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice
Horanin, M.M., Akindele, K., Getting, S.J., Smith, C.L. and Murray, J.F. 2009. Molecular characterization of the melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice. pA2 Online. From the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre London, Winter 2009 Meeting: Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society. 7 (4). https://doi.org/http://www.pa2online.org/abstracts/Vol7Issue4abst089P.pdf

Intraovarian changes associated with hypoxia during the rat oestrous cycle
Gillies, R.M., Carter, N.D., Robinson, S.P., McPhail, L.D. and Murray, J.F. 2009. Intraovarian changes associated with hypoxia during the rat oestrous cycle. National Ovarian Workshop. Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge 12-13 September 2009.

Inflamed phenotype of the mesenteric microcirculation of melanocortin type 3 receptor-null mice after ischemia-reperfusion
Leoni, G., Patel, H.B., Sampaio, A.L.F., Gavins, F.N.E., Murray, J.F., Grieco, P., Getting, S.J. and Perretti, M. 2008. Inflamed phenotype of the mesenteric microcirculation of melanocortin type 3 receptor-null mice after ischemia-reperfusion. FASEB Journal. 22 (12), pp. 4228-4238. https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.08-113886

Moderate exercise, postprandial energy expenditure, and substrate use in varying meals in lean and obese men
Stiegler, P., Sparks, A. and Cunliffe, A. 2008. Moderate exercise, postprandial energy expenditure, and substrate use in varying meals in lean and obese men. International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism. 18 (1), pp. 66-78.

Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice
Yogarajah, S., Lynch, S., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M. and Murray, J.F. 2008. Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice. Society for Reproduction and Fertility. Edinburgh 29 Jun - 01 Jul 2008 pp. Abstract P80

Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice
Wotherspoon, G., Yogarajah, S., Lynch, S., Smith, C.L., Getting, S.J., Perretti, M. and Murray, J.F. 2008. Melanocortin 3 receptor in the testes of mice. pA2 Online. From the University of Brighton, Winter 2008 Meeting: Proceedings of the British Pharmacological Society. 6 (4), p. P008.

Carnosine supplementation does not improve high intensity exercise performance
Leveritt, M., Begum, G. and Cunliffe, A. 2006. Carnosine supplementation does not improve high intensity exercise performance. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 9 (Supplement 1), p. 9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2006.12.017

Evidence for a stimulatory action of melanin-concentrating hormone on luteinising hormone release involving MCH1 and melanocortin-5 receptors
Murray, J.F., Hahn, J.D., Kennedy, A.R., Small, C.J., Bloom, S.R., Haskell-Luevano, C., Coen, C.W. and Wilson, C.A. 2006. Evidence for a stimulatory action of melanin-concentrating hormone on luteinising hormone release involving MCH1 and melanocortin-5 receptors. Journal of Neuroendocrinology. 18 (3), pp. 157-167. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2826.2005.01397.x

The role of diet and exercise for the maintenance of fat-free mass and resting metabolic rate during weight loss
Stiegler, P. and Cunliffe, A. 2006. The role of diet and exercise for the maintenance of fat-free mass and resting metabolic rate during weight loss. Sports Medicine. 36 (3), pp. 239-262.

Effects of maternal undernutrition during early pregnancy on apoptosis regulators in the ovine fetal ovary
Lea, R.G., Andrade, L.P., Rae, M.T., Hannah, L.T., Kyle, C.E., Murray, J.F., Rhind, S.M. and Miller, D.W. 2006. Effects of maternal undernutrition during early pregnancy on apoptosis regulators in the ovine fetal ovary. Reproduction. 131, pp. 113-124. https://doi.org/10.1530/rep.1.00844

Developmental indices of nutritionally induced placental growth restriction in the adolescent sheep
Lea, R.G., Hannah, L.T., Redmer, D.A., Aitken, R.P., Milne, J.S., Fowler, P.A., Murray, J.F. and Wallace, J.M. 2005. Developmental indices of nutritionally induced placental growth restriction in the adolescent sheep. Pediatric Research. 57 (4), pp. 599-604. https://doi.org/10.1203/01.PDR.0000155949.08547.66

Physiological role of carnosine in contracting muscle
Begum, G., Cunliffe, A. and Leveritt, M. 2005. Physiological role of carnosine in contracting muscle. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 15 (5), pp. 493-514. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.15.5.493

Effect of basic and advanced formulation carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks on physical and mental performance during high-intensity intermittent exercise
Begum, G., Cunliffe, A. and Leveritt, M. 2005. Effect of basic and advanced formulation carbohydrate-electrolyte drinks on physical and mental performance during high-intensity intermittent exercise. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society. 64 (1 (special issue)).

Leptin expression in the fetus and placenta during mouse pregnancy
Malik, N.M., Carter, N.D., Wilson, C.A., Scaramuzzi, R.J., Stock, M.J. and Murray, J.F. 2005. Leptin expression in the fetus and placenta during mouse pregnancy. Placenta. 26 (1), pp. 47-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.placenta.2004.03.009

Overexpression of dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase enhances tumour hypoxia: an insight into the relationship of hypoxia and angiogenesis In vivo
Kostourou, V., Troy, H., Murray, J.F., Cullis, E.R., Whitley, G.S.J., Griffiths, J.R. and Robinson, S. 2004. Overexpression of dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase enhances tumour hypoxia: an insight into the relationship of hypoxia and angiogenesis In vivo. NeoPlasia. 6 (4), pp. 401-411. https://doi.org/10.1593/neo.04109

Neonatal 5HT activity antagonizes the masculinizing effect of testosterone on the luteinizing hormone release response to gonadal steroids and on brain structures in rats
Murray, J.F., Dakin, C.L., Siddiqui, A., Pellatt, L.J., Ahmed, S., Ormerod, L.J.A., Swan, A.V., Davies, D.C. and Wilson, C.A. 2004. Neonatal 5HT activity antagonizes the masculinizing effect of testosterone on the luteinizing hormone release response to gonadal steroids and on brain structures in rats. European Journal of Neuroscience. 19 (2), pp. 387-395. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0953-816X.2003.03158.x

Central orexin A has site-specific effects on luteinizing hormone release in female rats
Small, C.J., Goubillon, M.L., Murray, J.F., Siddiqui, A., Grimshaw, S.E., Young, H., Sivanesan, V., Kalamatianos, T., Kennedy, A.R., Coen, C.W., Bloom, S.R. and Wilson, C.A. 2003. Central orexin A has site-specific effects on luteinizing hormone release in female rats. Endocrinology. 144 (7), pp. 3225-3236. https://doi.org/10.1210/en.2002-0041

Measurement of cardiac troponin I in striated muscle using three experimental methods
Fredericks, S., Bainbridge, K., Murray, J.F., Collinson, P.O., Carter, N.D. and Holt, D.W. 2003. Measurement of cardiac troponin I in striated muscle using three experimental methods. Annals of Clinical Biochemistry. 40 (3), pp. 244-248. https://doi.org/10.1258/000456303321610547

Cardiac troponin T and creatine kinase MB content in skeletal muscle of the uremic rat
Fredericks, S., Murray, J.F., Carter, N.D., Chesser, A.M.S., Papachristou, S., Yaqoob, M.M., Collinson, P.O., Gaze, D. and Holt, D.W. 2002. Cardiac troponin T and creatine kinase MB content in skeletal muscle of the uremic rat. Clinical Chemistry. 48 (6), pp. 859-868.

Leptin requirement for conception, implantation, and gestation in the mouse
Malik, N.M., Carter, N.D., Murray, J.F., Scaramuzzi, R.J., Wilson, C.A. and Stock, M.J. 2001. Leptin requirement for conception, implantation, and gestation in the mouse. Endocrinology. 142 (12), pp. 5198-5202.

Cardiac troponin T and creatine kinase MB are not increased in exterior oblique muscle of patients with renal failure
Fredericks, S., Murray, J.F., Bewick, M., Chang, R., Collinson, P.O., Carter, N.D. and Holt, D.W. 2001. Cardiac troponin T and creatine kinase MB are not increased in exterior oblique muscle of patients with renal failure. Clinical Chemistry. 47 (6), pp. 1023-1030.