Links to publications that use this kit:

Pereira-da-Silva et al. Melanin-concentrating hormone induces insulin resistance through a mechanism independent of body weight gain
J Endocrinol. 2005 Jul;186(1):193-201.

Kappeler et al. Plasma and Hypothalamic Peptide-Hormone Levels Regulating Somatotroph Function and Energy Balance in Fed and Fasted States: A Comparative Study in Four Strains of Rats
J Neuroendocrinol. 2004 Dec;16(12):980-8.

Elliott et al. Increases in melanin-concentrating hormone and MCH receptor levels in the hypothalamus of dietary-obese rats.
Brain Res Mol Brain Res. 2004 Sep 28;128(2):150-9.

Pereira-da-Silva et al. Hypothalamic melanin-concentrating hormone is induced by cold exposure and participates in the control of energy expenditure in rats.
Endocrinology. 2003 Nov;144(11):4831-40.