Fuel utilization by hypothalamic neurons: roles for ROS
Horvath TL, Andrews ZB, Diano S. Fuel utilization by hypothalamic neurons: roles for ROS. Trends In Endocrinology And Metabolism 2008, 20: 78-87. PMID: 19084428, DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2008.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnergy homeostasisFree radical productionAnorexigenic neuronsNeuronal doctrineArcuate nucleusHypothalamic neuronsHypothalamic outputMelanocortin systemEffect of glucoseNeuronal functionFree radical formationSpecific neuronsAcid levelsNeuronsAmino acid levelsNeurobiological aspectsRadical productionEvidence pointsFatty acidsFuel sensingIntracellular substratesHomeostasisNutritional signalsGlucoseHypothalamus