SEP 3, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Functional coupling between MC4R and Kir7.1 contributes to clozapine-induced weight gain in female mice
Nature Communications
Mechanistic study in a mouse model proposing a novel signaling pathway for clozapine-induced weight gain, without evidence of clinical translation or validation in humans.
Study details
DesignExperimental animal model study with geneti…
InterventionClozapine administration; genetic deletion…
ComparatorVehicle or wild-type control; antipsychotic…