Musclin prevents depression-like behavior in male mice by activating urocortin 2 signaling in the hypothalamus

IntroductionPhysical activity is recommended as an alternative treatment for depression. Myokines, which are secreted from skeletal muscles during physical activity, play an important role in the skeletal muscle-brain axis. Musclin, a newly discovered myokine, exerts physical endurance, however, the...

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Main Authors: Koji Ataka, Akihiro Asakawa, Haruki Iwai, Ikuo Kato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1288282/full