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ey0015.1-2 | New mechanisms | ESPEYB15

1.2 Activation of temperature-sensitive TRPV1-like receptors in ARC POMC neurons reduces food intake

JH Jeong , DK Lee , SM Liu , SC Chua , GJ Schwartz , YH Jo

To read the full abstract: PLoS Biol 2018;16:e2004399The hypothalamus plays a central role in the control of numerous physiological pathways and received afferent pathways from the brain and from the periphery. For instance, body temperature changes in peripheral tissues are conveyed to the hypothalamus via the bloodstream. An increase of temperature within the hypothalamus results in an i...