POMC Cells (IMAGE) Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Caption On the left are images of normal hypothalamus POMC cells from a developing mouse, showing production of a genetic transcription factor in green and a normal cell product in orange. On the right : when the gene for the transcription factor is deleted, the cells no longer make it -- or their normal product that helps regulate body weight. Credit Low lab, University of Michigan Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.