Dietary fats promote functional and structural changes in the median eminence blood/spinal fluid interface—the protective role for BDNF

Abstract Background The consumption of large amounts of dietary fats activates an inflammatory response in the hypothalamus, damaging key neurons involved in the regulation of caloric intake and energy expenditure. It is currently unknown why the mediobasal hypothalamus is the main target of diet-in...

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Main Authors: Albina F. Ramalho, Bruna Bombassaro, Nathalia R. Dragano, Carina Solon, Joseane Morari, Milena Fioravante, Roberta Barbizan, Licio A. Velloso, Eliana P. Araujo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12974-017-1046-8