Leptin Uptake by Serotonergic Neurones of the Dorsal Raphe
Fernández‐Galaz M, Diano S, Horvath TL, Garcia‐Segura L. Leptin Uptake by Serotonergic Neurones of the Dorsal Raphe. Journal Of Neuroendocrinology 2002, 14: 429-434. PMID: 12047717, DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2826.2002.00783.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of leptinRaphe nucleusDorsal rapheFemale ratsMidbrain serotonergic systemsSerotonergic systemSerotonergic neuronesRaphe neuronesDistribution of neuronesMouse recombinant leptinIntracerebroventricular administrationLeptin administrationLeptin uptakeLeptin treatmentPeriventricular grayMale ratsFood intakeRecombinant leptinLeptinSleep patternsGender differencesBrain functionImportant mediatorLeptin accumulationNeurones