Binge-Type Eating in Rats is Facilitated by Neuromedin U Receptor 2 in the Nucleus Accumbens and Ventral Tegmental Area

Binge-eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder, characterized by rapid, recurrent overconsumption of highly palatable food in a short time frame. BED shares an overlapping behavioral phenotype with obesity, which is also linked to the overconsumption of highly palatable foods. The re...

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Main Authors: Ashley E. Smith, James M. Kasper, Ara 13, Noelle C. Anastasio, Jonathan D. Hommel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
BED
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/2/327