Plasticity of the melanocortin system: determinants and possible consequences on food intake

Plasticity of the melanocortin system: determinants and possible consequences on food intake

The melanocortin system is one of the most important neuronal pathways involved in the regulation of food intake and is probably the best characterized. Agouti-related peptide (AgRP) and proopiomelanocortin (POMC) expressing neurons located in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus are key elements...

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Main Authors: Danaé eNuzzaci, Amélie eLaderrière, Aleth eLemoine, Emmanuelle eNédélec, Luc ePénicaud, Caroline eRigault, Alexandre eBenani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
Obesity
synaptic plasticity
food intake
Melanocortin system
AgRP neurons
POMC neurons
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2015.00143/full

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