Refeeding activates neurons in the dorsomedial hypothalamus to inhibit food intake and promote positive valence

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Authors

Daigo Imoto · Hokkaido University

Izumi Yamamoto · Hokkaido University

Hirokazu Matsunaga · Hokkaido University

Toya Yonekura · Hokkaido University

Ming‐Liang Lee · Hokkaido University

Kan Kato · Hokkaido University

Takeshi Yamasaki ·

Abstract

We identified a novel cell type of DMH neurons that can inhibit food intake and promote feeding-induced positive valence. Our study provides insight into the role of DMH and its molecular mechanism in the regulation of appetite and emotion.

Topics & Keywords

Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Sleep and Wakefulness Research Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Molecular Metabolism

Volume 54, pp. 101366-101366

DOI: 10.1016/j.molmet.2021.101366

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