Glucosensing neurons do more than just sense glucose

The brain regulates energy homeostasis by balancing energy intake, expenditure and storage. To accomplish this, it has evolved specialized neurons that receive and integrate afferent neural and metabolic signals conveying information about the energy status of the body. These sensor-integrator-effec...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International Journal of Obesity 2001-12, Vol.25 Suppl 5 (S5), p.S68-S72
1. Verfasser:	Levin, B E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals ATP Brain - physiology Energy Energy Metabolism Glucokinase - physiology Glucose Glucose - metabolism Homeostasis Humans Hypothalamus Metabolism Neurons Neurons - physiology Neuropeptides Potassium Channels - physiology Sensors Signal Transduction Transmitters
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