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The 15th International Symposium in obesity: G-protein-coupled receptors in energy homeostasis

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G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are markedly involved in energy homeostasis. In recent years, progress has been made in deciphering the action of some of the GPCRs that are majorly involved in energy metabolism. In that respect, the Université Laval Research Chair in Obesity held the 15th edition of the Annual International Symposium to sum up the current knowledge around the metabolic role played by the GPCRs. Ten international experts (eight speakers, two session chairs) were invited to participate in the symposium, which represents one of the main initiatives of the Université Laval Research Chair in Obesity (led by Dr Denis Richard), whose mission is to promote research and the dissemination of knowledge in regard to the etiology, consequences, treatment and prevention of obesity. Every aspect of the metabolic actions that are mediated by the GPCRs were addressed.

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This article is published as part of a supplement sponsored by the Université Laval's Research Chair in Obesity in an effort to inform the public on the causes, consequences, treatments and prevention of obesity.

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Richard, D. The 15th International Symposium in obesity: G-protein-coupled receptors in energy homeostasis. Int J Obes Supp 4 (Suppl 1), S1–S2 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/ijosup.2014.1

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