The glycoprotein lipocalin 2 is released from the bones of mice in a nutrient-dependent manner and binds to receptors in the brain to suppress appetite. This is the first example of bone-derived signals mediating hunger. See Article p.385
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Palmiter, R. Bone-derived hormone suppresses appetite. Nature 543, 320–321 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nature21501
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