The contribution of hypothalamic macroglia to the regulation of energy homeostasis

The hypothalamus is critical for the regulation of energy homeostasis. Genetic and pharmacologic studies have identified a number of key hypothalamic neuronal circuits that integrate signals controlling food intake and energy expenditure. Recently studies have begun to emerge demonstrating a role fo...

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Main Authors: Laura B Buckman, Kate LJ Ellacott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnsys.2014.00212/full