Brain Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) and hypothalamic control of energy homeostasis

Brain Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) and hypothalamic control of energy homeostasis

Cytokines play an important role in energy-balance regulation. Notably leptin, an adipocyte-secreted cytokine, regulates the activity of hypothalamic neurons that are involved in the modulation of appetite. Leptin decreases appetite and stimulates weight loss in rodents. Unfortunately, numerous form...

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Main Authors: Vacher Claire-Marie, Couvreur Odile, Basire Elsa, Aubourg Alain, Crépin Delphine, Berthou Flavien, Vicaire Nicolas, Taouis Mohammed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2011-09-01
Series:Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides
Subjects:
CNTF
hypothalamus
energy homeostasis
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2011.0399

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2011.0399

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