2016
The role of astrocytes in the hypothalamic response and adaptation to metabolic signals
Chowen JA, Argente-Arizón P, Freire-Regatillo A, Frago LM, Horvath TL, Argente J. The role of astrocytes in the hypothalamic response and adaptation to metabolic signals. Progress In Neurobiology 2016, 144: 68-87. PMID: 27000556, DOI: 10.1016/j.pneurobio.2016.03.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHypothalamic responseMetabolic signalsRole of astrocytesIncidence of obesityAnorexigenic hormone leptinType 2 diabetesHypothalamic adaptationsImportant metabolic signalsDiabetes mellitusHypothalamic circuitsSecondary complicationsChronic conditionsHormone leptinGlial cellsSynaptic transmissionAdequate treatmentMetabolic diseasesSynaptic plasticityNeuroendocrine controlHomeostatic functionsNeighboring neuronsMetabolic homeostasisHormonal inputsObesityHypothalamus
2012
Leptin regulates glutamate and glucose transporters in hypothalamic astrocytes
Fuente-Martín E, García-Cáceres C, Granado M, de Ceballos ML, Sánchez-Garrido MÁ, Sarman B, Liu ZW, Dietrich MO, Tena-Sempere M, Argente-Arizón P, Díaz F, Argente J, Horvath TL, Chowen JA. Leptin regulates glutamate and glucose transporters in hypothalamic astrocytes. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2012, 122: 3900-3913. PMID: 23064363, PMCID: PMC3484452, DOI: 10.1172/jci64102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlial structural proteinsPathology of obesityHypothalamic proopiomelanocortin (POMC) neuronsGlial cell activityOffspring of mothersHigh-fat dietActivity of neuronsExpression of glucoseProopiomelanocortin neuronsHypothalamic astrocytesGlial cellsBody weightSynaptic efficacyGlutamate transportersNeuronal functionCell activityLeptinGlucose uptakeMetabolic statusElectrical activityMetabolic signalsNeuronsAppetiteGlucose transporterKey regulatorNeuroendocrine Regulation of Energy Metabolism
Dietrich M, Horvath T. Neuroendocrine Regulation of Energy Metabolism. Endocrinology And Metabolism 2012, 27: 268-273. DOI: 10.3803/enm.2012.27.4.268.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsPeripheral metabolic signalsEnergy expenditureBrain homeostatic systemsMechanism of actionBrain involvementChronic regulationPharmacological techniquesNeuronal controlNeuroendocrine regulationNeuronal mechanismsEnergy homeostasisComplex feeding behaviorHomeostatic systemMetabolic signalsReview articleFeeding behaviorInvolvementCurrent understandingBrain
2008
Brain circuits regulating energy homeostasis
Abizaid A, Horvath TL. Brain circuits regulating energy homeostasis. Peptides 2008, 149: 3-10. PMID: 18514925, PMCID: PMC2605273, DOI: 10.1016/j.regpep.2007.10.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Neurobiology of Feeding and Energy Expenditure
Gao Q, Horvath TL. Neurobiology of Feeding and Energy Expenditure. Annual Review Of Neuroscience 2007, 30: 367-398. PMID: 17506645, DOI: 10.1146/annurev.neuro.30.051606.094324.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnergy expenditureNeurobiology of feedingPeripheral metabolic signalsBrain homeostatic systemsMechanism of actionBrain involvementChronic regulationPharmacological techniquesNeuronal controlNeuronal mechanismsEnergy homeostasisComplex feeding behaviorHomeostatic systemMetabolic signalsFeeding behaviorInvolvementCurrent understandingBrain
2006
Thoughts for Food: Brain Mechanisms and Peripheral Energy Balance
Abizaid A, Gao Q, Horvath TL. Thoughts for Food: Brain Mechanisms and Peripheral Energy Balance. Neuron 2006, 51: 691-702. PMID: 16982416, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2006.08.025.Peer-Reviewed Original Research