Chemogenetic inhibition of the medial prefrontal cortex reverses the effects of REM sleep loss on sucrose consumption

Chemogenetic inhibition of the medial prefrontal cortex reverses the effects of REM sleep loss on sucrose consumption

Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep loss is associated with increased consumption of weight-promoting foods. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is thought to mediate reward anticipation. However, the precise role of the PFC in mediating reward responses to highly palatable foods (HPF) after REM sleep deprivatio...

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Main Authors: Kristopher McEown, Yohko Takata, Yoan Cherasse, Nanae Nagata, Kosuke Aritake, Michael Lazarus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2016-12-01
Series:eLife
Subjects:
REM sleep
appetite
reward anticipation
paradoxical sleep
prefrontal cortex
Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/20269

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https://elifesciences.org/articles/20269

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