C. Yi MD PhD publications

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Publications MD PhD C. Yi

Position
Assistant Professor
Main activities
Education, Research
Specialisation
Neuron-glia interactions in metabolic diseases
Focus of research

Our major research goal is to dissect the hypothalamic neuron-glia interactions in regulation of energy homeostasis in animal models and human, at levels of intercellular signaling and organelles functionality. Not until recently, we gained knowledge that the mechanism under the development of metabolic diseases is beyond canonical concept that brain metabolic sensing and regulation is dominated by the role of neurons. The microenvironment in which neurons live is supported and maintained by other cells. In this microenvironment, the innate immune microglial cells function as the immune homeostatic keeper, by clearance of cell debris and invading pathogens through phagocytosis, and initiating immune response. Our recent studies in obese/prediabetic animal models showed that microglial immunometabolism- and hormones- regulated phagocytosis play a key role in maintaining healthy microenvironment for neural survival and neural circuits development. In postmortem brain tissue of type 2 diabetic individuals, we discovered variety of changes in microglia in different brain regions, such as the suprachiasmatic nucleus that controls biological rhythm in physiology and behavior, and in infundibular nucleus that controls food intake and energy expenditure.  

Our main projects:

  • Determine in rodents the impact of a hypercaloric environment on hypothalamic microglial function.
  • Study in rodents the impact of microglial-derived factors on neuronal function.  
  • Translational studies on neuron-glial interactions in the human hypothalamus. 

Our long-term goal is to search for targets in microglia and neurons in hypothalamus that can rescue neuronal dysfunction in hypercaloric environment and treat obesity and type 2 diabetes.

2020

  • Wang Xiao-Lan, Wolff Samantha E. C., Korpel Nikita, Milanova Irina, Sandu Cristina, Rensen Patrick C. N., Kooijman Sander, Cassel Jean-Christophe, Kalsbeek Andries, Boutillier Anne-Laurence, Yi Chun-Xia Deficiency of the Circadian Clock Gene Bmal1 Reduces Microglial Immunometabolism Frontiers in immunology 2020;11 [PubMed]
  • Maya-Monteiro C.M., Correa da Silva Felipe, Hofmann S.S., Hesselink M.K.C., la Fleur Susanne E., Yi Chun-Xia Lipid Droplets accumulate in the hypothalamus of mice and humans with and without metabolic diseases Neuroendocrinology 2020;doi: 10.1159/000508735
  • Wolff Samantha E. C., Wang Xiao-Lan, Jiao Han, Sun Jia, Kalsbeek Andries, Yi Chun-Xia, Gao Yuanqing The Effect of Rev-erbα Agonist SR9011 on the Immune Response and Cell Metabolism of Microglia Frontiers in immunology 2020;11 [PubMed]
  • Kalsbeek Martin Jt, Wolff Samantha Ec, Korpel Nikita L., la Fleur Susanne E., Romijn Johannes A., Fliers Eric, Kalsbeek Andries, Swaab Dick F., Huitinga Inge, Hol Elly M., Yi Chun-Xia The impact of antidiabetic treatment on human hypothalamic infundibular neurons and microglia JCI insight 2020;5 (16) [PubMed]
  • Schriever Sonja C., Kabra Dhiraj G., Pfuhlmann Katrin, Baumann Peter, Baumgart Emily V., Nagler Joachim, Seebacher Fabian, Harrison Luke, Irmler Martin, Kullmann Stephanie, Corrêa-da-Silva Felipe, Giesert Florian, Jain Ruchi, Schug Hannah, Castel Julien, Martinez Sarah, Wu Moya, Häring Hans-Ulrich, de Angelis Martin Hrabe, Beckers Johannes, Müller Timo D., Stemmer Kerstin, Wurst Wolfgang, Rozman Jan, Nogueiras Ruben, de Angelis Meri, Molkentin Jeffery D., Krahmer Natalie, Yi Chun-Xia, Schmidt Mathias V., Luquet Serge, Heni Martin, Tschöp Matthias H., Pfluger Paul T. Type 2 diabetes risk gene Dusp8 regulates hypothalamic Jnk signaling and insulin sensitivity Journal of clinical investigation 2020;130 (11):6093-6108 [PubMed]

2019

  • de Goede Paul Daily rhythms in muscle mitochondria: Effects of time-restricted feeding and exercise 2019. 264p. ISBN 9789463238106. [UvA Dissertations Online] University of Amsterdam. (Supervisor: Kalsbeek A.; Co-supervisor: Yi C.)
  • Milanova Irina V., Kalsbeek Martin J. T., Wang Xiao-Lan, Korpel Nikita L., Stenvers Dirk Jan, Wolff Samantha E. C., de Goede Paul, Heijboer Annemieke C., Fliers Eric, la Fleur Susanne E., Kalsbeek Andries, Yi Chun-Xia Diet-induced obesity disturbs microglial immunometabolism in a time-of-day manner Frontiers in endocrinology 2019;10 (JUN) [PubMed]
  • Hogenboom Rick, Kalsbeek Martin J, Korpel Nikita L, de Goede Paul, Koenen Marit, Buijs Ruud M, Romijn Johannes A, Swaab Dick F, Kalsbeek Andries, Yi Chun-Xia Loss of arginine vasopressin- and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide-containing neurons and glial cells in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of individuals with type 2 diabetes Diabetologia 2019;62 (11):2088-2093 [PubMed]
  • García-Cáceres Cristina, Balland Eglantine, Prevot Vincent, Luquet Serge, Woods Stephen C., Koch Marco, Horvath Tamas L., Yi Chun-Xia, Chowen Julia A., Verkhratsky Alexei, Araque Alfonso, Bechmann Ingo, Tschöp Matthias H. Role of astrocytes, microglia, and tanycytes in brain control of systemic metabolism Nature neuroscience 2019;22 (1):7-14 [PubMed]
  • Herrera Moro Chao Daniela, Wang Yanan, Foppen Ewout, Ottenhoff Roelof, van Roomen Cindy, Parlevliet Edwin T., van Eijk Marco, Verhoek Marri, Boot Rolf, Marques Andre R., Scheij Saskia, Mirzaian Mina, Kooijman Sander, Jansen Kirstin, Wang Dawei, Mergen Clarita, Seeley Randy J., Tschöp Matthias H., Overkleeft Herman, Rensen Patrick C. N., Kalsbeek Andries, Aerts Johannes M. F. G., Yi Chun-Xia The Iminosugar AMP-DNM Improves Satiety and Activates Brown Adipose Tissue Through GLP1 Diabetes 2019;68 (12):2223-2234 [PubMed]
  • de Goede Paul, Foppen Ewout, Ritsema Wayne I. G. R., Korpel Nikita L., Yi Chun-Xia, Kalsbeek Andries Time-Restricted Feeding Improves Glucose Tolerance in Rats, but Only When in Line With the Circadian Timing System Frontiers in endocrinology 2019;10 [PubMed]

2018

  • Li Zhuang, Yi Chun-Xia, Katiraei Saeed, Kooijman Sander, Zhou Enchen, Chung Chih Kit, Gao Yuanqing, van den Heuvel José K., Meijer Onno C., Berbée Jimmy F. P., Heijink Marieke, Giera Martin, Willems van Dijk Ko, Groen Albert K., Rensen Patrick C. N., Wang Yanan Butyrate reduces appetite and activates brown adipose tissue via the gut-brain neural circuit Gut 2018;67 (7):1269-1279 [PubMed]
  • Götz Anna, Lehti Maarit, Donelan Elizabeth, Striese Cynthia, Cucuruz Sebastian, Sachs Stephan, Yi Chun-Xia, Woods Stephen C., Wright Samuel D., Müller Timo D., Tschöp Matthias H., Gao Yuanqing, Hofmann Susanna M. Circulating HDL levels control hypothalamic astrogliosis via apoA-I Journal of lipid research 2018;59 (9):1649-1659 [PubMed]
  • Gao Yuanqing, Vidal-Itriago Andrés, Milanova Irina, Korpel Nikita L., Kalsbeek Martin J., Tom Robby Zachariah, Kalsbeek Andries, Hofmann Susanna M., Yi Chun-Xia Deficiency of leptin receptor in myeloid cells disrupts hypothalamic metabolic circuits and causes body weight increase Molecular metabolism 2018;7:155-160 [PubMed]
  • Yin Zhuoran, Raj Divya D., Schaafsma Wandert, van der Heijden Roel A., Kooistra Susanne M., Reijne Aaffien C., Zhang Xiaoming, Moser Jill, Brouwer Nieske, Heeringa Peter, Yi Chun-Xia, van Dijk Gertjan, Laman Jon D., Boddeke Erik W. G. M., Eggen Bart J. L. Low-fat diet with caloric restriction reduces white matter microglia activation during aging Frontiers in molecular neuroscience 2018;11 [PubMed]
  • Nikolakopoulou Polyxeni, Chatzigeorgiou Antonios, Kourtzelis Ioannis, Toutouna Louiza, Masjkur Jimmy, Arps-Forker Carina, Poser Steven W., Rozman Jan, Rathkolb Birgit, Aguilar-Pimentel Juan Antonio, Becker Lore, Klopstock Thomas, Treise Irina, Busch Dirk H., Beckers Johannes, Moreth Kristin, Bekeredjian Raffi, Garrett Lillian, Hölter Sabine M., Zimprich Annemarie, Wurst Wolfgang, Brommage Robert, Amarie Oana, Graw Jochen, Calzada-Wack Julia, Neff Frauke, Zimmer Andreas, Östereicher Manuela, Steinkamp Ralph, Lengger Christoph, Maier Holger, Stoeger Claudia, Leuchtenberger Stefanie, Wolf Eckhard, Klingenspor Martin, Ollert Markus, Schmidt-Weber Carsten, Fuchs Helmut, Gailus-Durner Valerie, Hrabe de Angelis Martin, Tsata Vasiliki, Monasor Laura Sebastian, Troullinaki Maria, Witt Anke, Anastasiou Vivian, Chrousos George, Yi Chun-Xia, García-Cáceres Cristina, Tschöp Matthias H., Bornstein Stefan R. Streptozotocin-induced β-cell damage, high fat diet, and metformin administration regulate Hes3 expression in the adult mouse brain Scientific reports 2018;8 (1) [PubMed]
  • Yang Xue, Wang Yong, Li Qiyan, Zhong Yaxian, Chen Liangpei, du Yajun, He Jing, Liao Lvshuang, Xiong Kun, Yi Chun-Xia, Yan Jie The main molecular mechanisms underlying methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity and implications for pharmacological treatment Frontiers in molecular neuroscience 2018;11 [PubMed]

2017

  • Gao Yuanqing, Bielohuby Maximilian, Fleming Thomas, Grabner Gernot F., Foppen Ewout, Bernhard Wagner, Guzmán-Ruiz Mara, Layritz Clarita, Legutko Beata, Zinser Erwin, García-Cáceres Cristina, Buijs Ruud M., Woods Stephen C., Kalsbeek Andries, Seeley Randy J., Nawroth Peter P., Bidlingmaier Martin, Tschöp Matthias H., Yi Chun-Xia Dietary sugars, not lipids, drive hypothalamic inflammation Molecular metabolism 2017;6 (8):897-908 [PubMed]
  • Gao Yuanqing, Layritz Clarita, Legutko Beata, Eichmann Thomas O., Laperrousaz Elise, Moullé Valentine S., Cruciani-Guglielmacci Celine, Magnan Christophe, Luquet Serge, Woods Stephen C., Eckel Robert H., Yi Chun-Xia, Garcia-Caceres Cristina, Tschöp Matthias H. Disruption of Lipid Uptake in Astroglia Exacerbates Diet-Induced Obesity Diabetes 2017;66 (10):2555-2563 [PubMed]
  • Gao Yuanqing, Vidal-Itriago Andrés, Kalsbeek Martin J., Layritz Clarita, García-Cáceres Cristina, Tom Robby Zachariah, Eichmann Thomas O., Vaz Frédéric M., Houtkooper Riekelt H., van der Wel Nicole, Verhoeven Arthur J., Yan Jie, Kalsbeek Andries, Eckel Robert H., Hofmann Susanna M., Yi Chun-Xia Lipoprotein Lipase Maintains Microglial Innate Immunity in Obesity Cell reports 2017;20 (13):3034-3042 [PubMed]
  • Quarta Carmelo, Clemmensen Christoffer, Zhu Zhimeng, Yang Bin, Joseph Sini S., Lutter Dominik, Yi Chun-Xia, Graf Elisabeth, García-Cáceres Cristina, Legutko Beata, Fischer Katrin, Brommage Robert, Zizzari Philippe, Franklin Bernardo S., Krueger Martin, Koch Marco, Vettorazzi Sabine, Li Pengyun, Hofmann Susanna M., Bakhti Mostafa, Bastidas-Ponce Aimée, Lickert Heiko, Strom Tim M., Gailus-Durner Valerie, Bechmann Ingo, Perez-Tilve Diego, Tuckermann Jan, Hrabě de Angelis Martin, Sandoval Darleen, Cota Daniela, Latz Eicke, Seeley Randy J., Müller Timo D., DiMarchi Richard D., Finan Brian, Tschöp Matthias H. Molecular Integration of Incretin and Glucocorticoid Action Reverses Immunometabolic Dysfunction and Obesity Cell metabolism 2017;26 (4):620-+ [PubMed]
  • Xiong Kun, Long Lingling, Zhang Xudong, Qu Hongke, Deng Haixiao, Ding Yanjun, Cai Jifeng, Wang Shuchao, Wang Mi, Liao Lvshuang, Huang Jufang, Yi Chun-Xia, Yan Jie Overview of long non-coding RNA and mRNA expression in response to methamphetamine treatment in vitro Toxicology in vitro 2017;44:1-10 [PubMed]
  • Rathjen Thomas, Yan Xin, Kononenko Natalia L., Ku Min-Chi, Song Kun, Ferrarese Leiron, Tarallo Valentina, Puchkov Dmytro, Kochlamazashvili Gaga, Brachs Sebastian, Varela Luis, Szigeti-Buck Klara, Yi Chun-Xia, Schriever Sonja C., Tattikota Sudhir Gopal, Carlo Anne Sophie, Moroni Mirko, Siemens Jan, Heuser Arnd, van der Weyden Louise, Birkenfeld Andreas L., Niendorf Thoralf, Poulet James F. A., Horvath Tamas L., Tschöp Matthias H., Heinig Matthias, Trajkovski Mirko, Haucke Volker, Poy Matthew N. Regulation of body weight and energy homeostasis by neuronal cell adhesion molecule 1 Nature neuroscience 2017;20 (8):1096-1103 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Walter Marc, Gao Yuanqing, Pitra Soledad, Legutko Beata, Kälin Stefanie, Layritz Clarita, García-Cáceres Cristina, Bielohuby Maximilian, Bidlingmaier Martin, Woods Stephen C., Ghanem Alexander, Conzelmann Karl-Klaus, Stern Javier E., Jastroch Martin, Tschöp Matthias H. TNF alpha drives mitochondrial stress in POMC neurons in obesity Nature communications 2017;8:15143 [PubMed]

2016

  • García-Cáceres Cristina, Quarta Carmelo, Varela Luis, Gao Yuanqing, Gruber Tim, Legutko Beata, Jastroch Martin, Johansson Pia, Ninkovic Jovica, Yi Chun-Xia, Le Thuc Ophelia, Szigeti-Buck Klara, Cai Weikang, Meyer Carola W., Pfluger Paul T., Fernandez Ana M., Luquet Serge, Woods Stephen C., Torres-Alemán Ignacio, Kahn C. Ronald, Götz Magdalena, Horvath Tamas L., Tschöp Matthias H. Astrocytic Insulin Signaling Couples Brain Glucose Uptake with Nutrient Availability Cell 2016;166 (4):867-880 [PubMed]
  • Grabner Gernot F., Eichmann Thomas O., Wagner Bernhard, Gao Yuanqing, Farzi Aitak, Taschler Ulrike, Radner Franz P. W., Schweiger Martina, Lass Achim, Holzer Peter, Zinser Erwin, Tschöp Matthias H., Yi Chun-Xia, Zimmermann Robert Deletion of Monoglyceride Lipase in Astrocytes Attenuates Lipopolysaccharide-induced Neuroinflammation Journal of biological chemistry 2016;291 (2):913-923 [PubMed]
  • Kabra Dhiraj G., Pfuhlmann Katrin, García-Cáceres Cristina, Schriever Sonja C., Casquero García Veronica, Kebede Adam Fiseha, Fuente-Martin Esther, Trivedi Chitrang, Heppner Kristy, Uhlenhaut N. Henriette, Legutko Beata, Kabra Uma D., Gao Yuanqing, Yi Chun-Xia, Quarta Carmelo, Clemmensen Christoffer, Finan Brian, Müller Timo D., Meyer Carola W., Paez-Pereda Marcelo, Stemmer Kerstin, Woods Stephen C., Perez-Tilve Diego, Schneider Robert, Olson Eric N., Tschöp Matthias H., Pfluger Paul T. Hypothalamic leptin action is mediated by histone deacetylase 5 Nature communications 2016;7:10782 [PubMed]
  • Kalsbeek Martin J. T., Mulder Laurie, Yi Chun-Xia Microglia energy metabolism in metabolic disorder Molecular and cellular endocrinology 2016;438 (C):27-35 [PubMed]
  • Müller Anne, Niederstadt Lars, Jonas Wenke, Yi Chun-Xia, Meyer Franziska, Wiedmer Petra, Fischer Jana, Grötzinger Carsten, Schürmann Annette, Tschöp Matthias, Kleinau Gunnar, Grüters Annette, Krude Heiko, Biebermann Heike Ring Finger Protein 11 Inhibits Melanocortin 3 and 4 Receptor Signaling Frontiers in endocrinology 2016;7:109 [PubMed]

2015

  • Reis Wagner L., Yi Chun-Xia, Gao Yuanqing, Tschöp Mathias H., Stern Javier E. Brain Innate Immunity Regulates Hypothalamic Arcuate Neuronal Activity and Feeding Behavior Endocrinology 2015;156 (4):1303-1315 [PubMed]
  • Kälin Stefanie, Heppner Frank L., Bechmann Ingo, Prinz Marco, Tschöp Matthias H., Yi Chun-Xia Hypothalamic innate immune reaction in obesity Nature reviews. Endocrinology 2015;11 (6):339-351 [PubMed]
  • Dinter Juliane, Mühlhaus Jessica, Wienchol Carolin Leonie, Yi Chun-Xia, Nürnberg Daniela, Morin Silke, Grüters Annette, Köhrle Josef, Schöneberg Torsten, Tschöp Matthias, Krude Heiko, Kleinau Gunnar, Biebermann Heike Inverse Agonistic Action of 3-Iodothyronamine at the Human Trace Amine-Associated Receptor 5 PLoS ONE 2015;10 (2):e0117774 [PubMed]

2014

  • Mühlhaus Jessica, Dinter Juliane, Nürnberg Daniela, Rehders Maren, Depke Maren, Golchert Janine, Homuth Georg, Yi Chun-Xia, Morin Silke, Köhrle Josef, Brix Klaudia, Tschöp Matthias, Kleinau Gunnar, Biebermann Heike Analysis of Human TAAR8 and Murine Taar8b Mediated Signaling Pathways and Expression Profile International journal of molecular sciences 2014;15 (11):20638-20655 [PubMed]
  • Habegger Kirk M., Al-Massadi Omar, Heppner Kristy M., Myronovych Andriy, Holland Jenna, Berger Jose, Yi Chun-Xia, Gao Yuanging, Lehti Maarit, Ottaway Nickki, Amburgy Sarah, Raver Christine, Müller Timo D., Pfluger Paul T., Kohli Rohit, Perez-Tilve Diego, Seeley Randy J., Tschöp Matthias H. Duodenal nutrient exclusion improves metabolic syndrome and stimulates villus hyperplasia Gut 2014;63 (8):1238-1246 [PubMed]
  • Kalsbeek Andries, Bruinstroop Eveline, Yi Chun-Xia, Klieverik Lars, Liu Ji, Fliers Eric Hormonal control of metabolism by the hypothalamus-autonomic nervous system-liver axis Frontiers of hormone research 2014;42:1-28 [PubMed]
  • Gao Yuanqing, Ottaway Nickki, Schriever Sonja C., Legutko Beata, García-Cáceres Cristina, de la Fuente Esther, Mergen Clarita, Bour Susanne, Thaler Joshua P., Seeley Randy J., Filosa Jessica, Stern Javier E., Perez-Tilve Diego, Schwartz Michael W., Tschöp Matthias H., Yi Chun-Xia Hormones and Diet, but Not Body Weight, Control Hypothalamic Microglial Activity Glia 2014;62 (1):17-25 [PubMed]
  • Morselli Eugenia, Fuente-Martin Esther, Finan Brian, Kim Min, Frank Aaron, Garcia-Caceres Cristina, Navas Carlos Rodriguez, Gordillo Ruth, Neinast Michael, Kalainayakan Sarada P., Li Dan L., Gao Yuanqing, Yi Chun-Xia, Hahner Lisa, Palmer Biff F., Tschöp Matthias H., Clegg Deborah J. Hypothalamic PGC-1 alpha Protects Against High-Fat Diet Exposure by Regulating ER alpha Cell reports 2014;9 (2):633-645 [PubMed]
  • Kim Jae Geun, Suyama Shigetomo, Koch Marco, Jin Sungho, Argente-Arizon Pilar, Argente Jesús, Liu Zhong-Wu, Zimmer Marcelo R., Jeong Jin Kwon, Szigeti-Buck Klara, Gao Yuanqing, Garcia-Caceres Cristina, Yi Chun-Xia, Salmaso Natalina, Vaccarino Flora M., Chowen Julie, Diano Sabrina, Dietrich Marcelo O., Tschöp Matthias H., Horvath Tamas L. Leptin signaling in astrocytes regulates hypothalamic neuronal circuits and feeding Nature neuroscience 2014;17 (7):908-910 [PubMed]
  • Keuper Michaela, Jastroch Martin, Yi Chun-Xia, Fischer-Posovszky Pamela, Wabitsch Martin, Tschöp Matthias H., Hofmann Susanna M. Spare mitochondrial respiratory capacity permits human adipocytes to maintain ATP homeostasis under hypoglycemic conditions FASEB journal 2014;28 (2):761-770 [PubMed]
  • Jastroch Martin, Morin Silke, Tschöp Matthias H., Yi Chun-Xia The hypothalamic neural-glial network and the metabolic syndrome Best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism 2014;28 (5):661-671 [PubMed]

2013

  • Habegger Kirk M., Kirchner Henriette, Yi Chun-Xia, Heppner Kristy M., Sweeney Dan, Ottaway Nickki, Holland Jenna, Amburgy Sarah, Raver Christine, Krishna Radhakrishna, Müller Timo D., Perez-Tilve Diego, Pfluger Paul T., Obici Silvana, DiMarchi Richard D., D'Alessio David A., Seeley Randy J., Tschöp Matthias H. GLP-1R Agonism Enhances Adjustable Gastric Banding in Diet-Induced Obese Rats Diabetes 2013;62 (9):3261-3267 [PubMed]
  • García-Cáceres Cristina, Yi Chun-Xia, Tschöp Matthias H. Hypothalamic astrocytes in obesity Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America 2013;42 (1):57-66 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Meyer Carola W., Jastroch Martin Leptin action in the brain: How (and when) it makes fat burn Molecular metabolism 2013;2 (2):63-64 [PubMed]
  • Müller Timo D., Müller Anne, Yi Chun-Xia, Habegger Kirk M., Meyer Carola W., Gaylinn Bruce D., Finan Brian, Heppner Kristy, Trivedi Chitrang, Bielohuby Maximilian, Abplanalp William, Meyer Franziska, Piechowski Carolin L., Pratzka Juliane, Stemmer Kerstin, Holland Jenna, Hembree Jazzmin, Bhardwaj Nakul, Raver Christine, Ottaway Nickki, Krishna Radha, Sah Renu, Sallee Floyd R., Woods Stephen C., Perez-Tilve Diego, Bidlingmaier Martin, Thorner Michael O., Krude Heiko, Smiley David, DiMarchi Richard, Hofmann Susanna, Pfluger Paul T., Kleinau Gunnar, Biebermann Heike, Tschöp Matthias H. The orphan receptor Gpr83 regulates systemic energy metabolism via ghrelin-dependent and ghrelin-independent mechanisms Nature communications 2013;4:1968 [PubMed]

2012

  • Alkemade Anneke, Yi Chun-Xia, Pei Lei, Harakalova Magdalena, Swaab Dick F., la Fleur Susanne E., Fliers Eric, Kalsbeek Andries AgRP and NPY Expression in the Human Hypothalamic Infundibular Nucleus Correlate with Body Mass Index, Whereas Changes in alpha MSH Are Related to Type 2 Diabetes Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism 2012;97 (6):E925-E933 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Tschöp Matthias H. Brain-gut-adipose-tissue communication pathways at a glance Disease models & mechanisms 2012;5 (5):583-587 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Al-Massadi Omar, Donelan Elizabeth, Lehti Maarit, Weber Jon, Ress Chandler, Trivedi Chitrang, Müller Timo D., Woods Stephen C., Hofmann Susanna M. Exercise protects against high-fat diet-induced hypothalamic inflammation Physiology & behavior 2012;106 (4):485-490 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Foppen Ewout, Abplanalp William, Gao Yuanqing, Alkemade Anneke, la Fleur Susanne E., Serlie Mireille J., Fliers Eric, Buijs Ruud M., Tschöp Matthias H., Kalsbeek Andries Glucocorticoid Signaling in the Arcuate Nucleus Modulates Hepatic Insulin Sensitivity Diabetes 2012;61 (2):339-345 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Gericke Martin, Krüger Martin, Alkemade Anneke, Kabra Dhiraj G., Hanske Sophie, Filosa Jessica, Pfluger Paul, Bingham Nathan, Woods Stephen C., Herman James, Kalsbeek Andries, Baumann Marcus, Lang Richard, Stern Javier E., Bechmann Ingo, Tschöp Matthias H. High calorie diet triggers hypothalamic angiopathy Molecular metabolism 2012;1 (1-2):95-100 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Tschöp Matthias H., Woods Stephen C., Hofmann Susanna M. High-fat-diet exposure induces IgG accumulation in hypothalamic microglia Disease models & mechanisms 2012;5 (5):686-690 [PubMed]
  • Thaler Joshua P., Yi Chun-Xia, Schur Ellen A., Guyenet Stephan J., Hwang Bang H., Dietrich Marcelo O., Zhao Xiaolin, Sarruf David A., Izgur Vitaly, Maravilla Kenneth R., Nguyen Hong T., Fischer Jonathan D., Matsen Miles E., Wisse Brent E., Morton Gregory J., Horvath Tamas L., Baskin Denis G., Tschöp Matthias H., Schwartz Michael W. Obesity is associated with hypothalamic injury in rodents and humans Journal of clinical investigation 2012;122 (1):153-162 [PubMed]
  • Girault Elodie M., Yi Chun-Xia, Fliers Eric, Kalsbeek Andries Orexins, feeding, and energy balance Progress in brain research 2012;198:47-64 [PubMed]
  • Müller Timo D., Sullivan Lorraine M., Habegger Kirk, Yi Chun-Xia, Kabra Dhiraj, Grant Erin, Ottaway Nickki, Krishna Radha, Holland Jenna, Hembree Jazzminn, Perez-Tilve Diego, Pfluger Paul T., DeGuzman Michael J., Siladi Marc E., Kraynov Vadim S., Axelrod Douglas W., DiMarchi Richard, Pinkstaff Jason K., Tschöp Matthias H. Restoration of leptin responsiveness in diet-induced obese mice using an optimized leptin analog in combination with exendin-4 or FGF21 Journal of peptide science 2012;18 (6):383-393 [PubMed]
  • Finan Brian, Yang Bin, Ottaway Nickki, Stemmer Kerstin, Müller Timo D., Yi Chun-Xia, Habegger Kirk, Schriever Sonja C., García-Cáceres Cristina, Kabra Dhiraj G., Hembree Jazzminn, Holland Jenna, Raver Christine, Seeley Randy J., Hans Wolfgang, Irmler Martin, Beckers Johannes, de Angelis Martin Hrabě, Tiano Joseph P., Mauvais-Jarvis Franck, Perez-Tilve Diego, Pfluger Paul, Zhang Lianshan, Gelfanov Vasily, DiMarchi Richard D., Tschöp Matthias H. Targeted estrogen delivery reverses the metabolic syndrome Nature medicine 2012;18 (12):1847-1856 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Heppner Kristy M., Kirchner Henriette, Tong Jenny, Bielohuby Maximillian, Gaylinn Bruce D., Müller Timo D., Bartley Erin, Davis Harold W., Zhao Yongmei, Joseph Anupama, Kruthaupt Traci, Ottaway Nickki, Kabra Dhiraj, Habegger Kirk M., Benoit Stephen C., Bidlingmaier Martin, Thorner Michael O., Perez-Tilve Diego, Tschöp Matthias H., Pfluger Paul T. The GOAT-Ghrelin System Is Not Essential for Hypoglycemia Prevention during Prolonged Calorie Restriction PLoS ONE 2012;7 (2):e32100 [PubMed]
  • Wiedmer Petra, Chaudhary Nilika, Rath Michaela, Yi Chun-Xia, Ananthakrishnan Gayathri, Nogueiras Rubén, Wirth Eva K., Kirchner Henriette, Schweizer Ulrich, Jonas Wenke, Veyrat-Durebex Christelle, Rohner-Jeanrenaud Francoise, Schürmann Annette, Joost Hans-Georg, Tschöp Matthias H., Perez-Tilve Diego The HPA axis modulates the CNS melanocortin control of liver triacylglyceride metabolism Physiology & behavior 2012;105 (3):791-799 [PubMed]

2011

  • Yi Chun-Xia, Habegger Kirk M., Chowen Julie A., Stern Javier, Tschöp Matthias H. A Role for Astrocytes in the Central Control of Metabolism Neuroendocrinology 2011;93 (3):143-149 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Kalsbeek Andries, Tschöp Matthias H. Autonomic MC Sets the Metabolic Tone Cell metabolism 2011;13 (2):121-123 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Scherer Thomas, Tschöp Matthias H. Cajal revisited: does the VMH make us fat? Nature neuroscience 2011;14 (7):806-808 [PubMed]
  • Kalsbeek Andries, Scheer Frank A., Perreau-Lenz Stephanie, la Fleur Susanne E., Yi Chun-Xia, Fliers Eric, Buijs Ruud M. Circadian disruption and SCN control of energy metabolism FEBS letters 2011;585 (10):1412-1426 [PubMed]
  • Tong Jenny, Mannea Erica, Aimé Pascaline, Pfluger Paul T., Yi Chun-Xia, Castaneda Tamara R., Davis Harold W., Ren Xueying, Pixley Sarah, Benoit Stephen, Julliard Karyne, Woods Stephen C., Horvath Tamas L., Sleeman Mark M., D'Alessio David, Obici Silvana, Frank Robert, Tschöp Matthias H. Ghrelin Enhances Olfactory Sensitivity and Exploratory Sniffing in Rodents and Humans Journal of neuroscience 2011;31 (15):5841-5846 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Heppner Kristy, Tschöp Matthias H. Ghrelin in eating disorders Molecular and cellular endocrinology 2011;340 (1):29-34 [PubMed]
  • Acosta-Galvan Guadalupe, Yi Chun-Xia, van der Vliet Jan, Jhamandas Jack H., Panula Pertti, Angeles-Castellanos Manuel, del Carmen Basualdo María, Escobar Carolina, Buijs Ruud M. Interaction between hypothalamic dorsomedial nucleus and the suprachiasmatic nucleus determines intensity of food anticipatory behavior Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 2011;108 (14):5813-5818 [PubMed]
  • Kalsbeek Andries, Yi Chun-Xia, Cailotto Cathy, la Fleur Susanne E., Fliers Eric, Buijs Ruud M. Mammalian clock output mechanisms Essays in biochemistry 2011;49 (1):137-151 [PubMed]
  • Rediger Anne, Piechowski Carolin L., Yi Chun-Xia, Tarnow Patrick, Strotmann Rainer, Grüters Annette, Krude Heiko, Schöneberg Torsten, Tschöp Matthias H., Kleinau Gunnar, Biebermann Heike Mutually Opposite Signal Modulation by Hypothalamic Heterodimerization of Ghrelin and Melanocortin-3 Receptors Journal of biological chemistry 2011;286 (45):39623-39631 [PubMed]

2010

  • Kalsbeek A., Bruinstroop E., Yi C. X., Klieverik L. P., La Fleur S. E., Fliers E. Hypothalamic control of energy metabolism via the autonomic nervous system Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 2010;1212 (1):114-129 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia Hypothalamic neural networks in control of glucose homeostasis 2010. 240p. [UvA Dissertations Online] University of Amsterdam. (Supervisors: Fliers E., Buijs R. M.; Co-supervisors: Kalsbeek A., Serlie M. J. M.)
  • Yi Chun-Xia, Sun Ning, Ackermans Mariette T., Alkemade Anneke, Foppen Ewout, Shi Jing, Serlie Mireille J., Buijs Ruud M., Fliers Eric, Kalsbeek Andries Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide Stimulates Glucose Production via the Hepatic Sympathetic Innervation in Rats Diabetes 2010;59 (7):1591-1600 [PubMed]
  • Mul Joram D., Yi Chun-Xia, van den Berg Sjoerd A. A., Ruiter Marieke, Toonen Pim W., van der Elst Martine C. J., Voshol Peter J., Ellenbroek Bart A., Kalsbeek Andries, la Fleur Susanne E., Cuppen Edwin Pmch expression during early development is critical for normal energy homeostasis American journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism 2010;298 (3):E477-E488 [PubMed]
  • Kalsbeek Andries, Yi Chun-Xia, la Fleur Susanne E., Buijs Ruud M., Fliers Eric SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS AND AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM INFLUENCES ON AWAKENING FROM SLEEP International review of neurobiology 2010;93:91-107 [PubMed]
  • Kalsbeek Andries, Yi Chun-Xia, la Fleur Susanne E., Fliers Eric The hypothalamic clock and its control of glucose homeostasis Trends in endocrinology and metabolism: TEM 2010;21 (7):402-410 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, la Fleur Susanne E., Fliers Eric, Kalsbeek Andries The role of the autonomic nervous liver innervation in the control of energy metabolism BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE 2010;1802 (4):416-431 [PubMed]

2009

  • Yi Chun-Xia, Serlie Mireille J., Ackermans Mariette T., Foppen Ewout, Buijs Ruud M., Sauerwein Hans P., Fliers Eric, Kalsbeek Andries A Major Role for Perifornical Orexin Neurons in the Control of Glucose Metabolism in Rats Diabetes 2009;58 (9):1998-2005 [PubMed]

2008

  • Yi Chun-Xia, Challet Etienne, Pévet Paul, Kalsbeek Andries, Escobar Carolina, Buijs Ruud M. A circulating ghrelin mimetic attenuates light-induced phase delay of mice and light-induced Fos expression in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of rats European journal of neuroscience 2008;27 (8):1965-1972 [PubMed]

2006

  • Buijs Ruud M., Scheer Frank A., Kreier Felix, Yi Chunxia, Bos Nico, Goncharuk Valeri D., Kalsbeek Andries Organization of circadian functions: interaction with the body Progress in brain research 2006;153:341-360 [PubMed]
  • Yi Chun-Xia, van der Vliet Jan, Dai Jiapei, Yin Guangfu, Ru Liqiang, Buijs Ruud M. Ventromedial arcuate nucleus communicates peripheral metabolic information to the suprachiasmatic nucleus Endocrinology 2006;147 (1):283-294 [PubMed]