Serotonin 5-HT2C Receptor Activation Suppresses Binge Intake and the Reinforcing and Motivational Properties of High-Fat Food

Serotonin 5-HT2C Receptor Activation Suppresses Binge Intake and the Reinforcing and Motivational Properties of High-Fat Food

Binge eating disorder (BED) is characterized by dysfunctional hedonic food intake and reward-related processes. Activation of the serotonin (5-HT) 5-HT2C receptor (5-HT2CR) suppresses both food intake and reward-related behaviors and is thus poised to regulate BED. This study assessed the effects of...

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Main Authors: Amanda E. Price, Noelle C. Anastasio, Sonja J. Stutz, Jonathan D. Hommel, Kathryn A. Cunningham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
serotonin
5-HT2C receptor
binge eating
high-fat food
motivation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphar.2018.00821/full

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