Hypothalamic melanin concentrating hormone neurons communicate the nutrient value of sugar
Sugars that contain glucose, such as sucrose, are generally preferred to artificial sweeteners owing to their post-ingestive rewarding effect, which elevates striatal dopamine (DA) release. While the post-ingestive rewarding effect, which artificial sweeteners do not have, signals the nutrient value...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications
2013
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