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University Medical Center Utrecht
Neurons in ARC and MCH of ABA rats are regulated by energy balance
December 17th, 2005
Study shows that in ABA rats, neurons in the arcuate nucleus and melanin-concentrating hormone are regulated by energy balance, but while other neurons of the paraventricular nucleus and hypothalamic area are not. According to a study from Netherlands, "When rats are given access to a running-wheel in combination with food restriction, they will become hyperactive and decrease their food intake, a paradoxical phenomenon known as activity-based anorexia (ABA). Little is known about the regulation of the hypothalamic neuropeptides that are involved in the regulation of food intake and energy balance during the development of ABA." "Therefore," proposed...
Source: Mental Health Law Weekly (2005-12-17)
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