title: GPR 120: The Potential Target for Obesity Treatment.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  G protein coupled receptor 120 (GPR120) is a class of receptors in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) that is implicated in nutrient sensing and body weight regulation. Functions of GPR120 are thought to be mediated by the release of a group of hormones known as incretins, such as glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP).
  
  
  METHODS
  We have searched PubMed with the keywords "GPR120","GLP-1" and "obesity". Relevant studies were retrieved and included in the review.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Recently, many exogenous compounds have been investigated in their role in the release of GLP-1 and in causing weight loss in obese rats. However, some results question the putative role of GPR120 in metabolic homeostasis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Herein, we evaluate the potential use of GPR120 as a target receptor in obesity and found it to be ubiquitous throughout the GIT, with various functions in each site. In order to find the optimal drug, the role of GPR120 in each site needs to be defined and selectivity of the potential drug needs to be studied to ensure the success of this growing line of obesity management.
authors.forename: Peter A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Tanagho
authors.affiliation: Cairo University Hospitals, Al-Saray St., El-Maniel, 11451, Cairo, Egypt. kerosam501@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kyrillus S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Shohdy
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism*; D001835:Body Weight / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000379:methods*; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism*; D043562:Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled / Q000378:metabolism*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D019440:Anti-Obesity Agents; C519853:FFAR4 protein, human; D043562:Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled