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A Novel Excitatory Paraventricular Nucleus to AgRP Neuron Circuit that Drives Hunger
Hunger is a hard-wired motivational state essential for survival. Agouti-related peptide (AgRP)-expressing neurons in the arcuate nucleus (ARC) at the base of the hypothalamus are crucial to its control. They are activated by caloric deficiency and, when naturally or artificially stimulated, they po...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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2014
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3955843/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24487620 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature12956 |