Agrp neuron activity is required for alcohol-induced overeating
It is well known that alcohol consumption leads to overeating however the neural mechanisms are unclear. Here the authors demonstrate that hunger promoting Agrp neurons in hypothalamus are also activated by ethanol and are necessary for ethanol-induced overeating.
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Nature Portfolio
2017
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Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/0060c7d2281240ac88bb52ce6920f9e0 |
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Sumario: | It is well known that alcohol consumption leads to overeating however the neural mechanisms are unclear. Here the authors demonstrate that hunger promoting Agrp neurons in hypothalamus are also activated by ethanol and are necessary for ethanol-induced overeating. |
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