Arcuate AgRP neurons and the regulation of energy balance

Arcuate AgRP neurons and the regulation of energy balance

The arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus contains at least two crucial populations of neurons that continuously monitor signals reflecting energy status and promote the appropriate behavioral and metabolic responses to changes in energy demand. Neurons making pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) decrease food...

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Main Authors: Céline eCansell, Raphaël G.P Denis, Aurélie eJoly-Amado, Julien eCastel, Serge H Luquet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
Feeding Behavior
Metabolism
Neuropeptide Y
Obesity
GABA
Agouti-related peptide
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2012.00169/full

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