Neural Signaling Metabolites May Modulate Energy Use in Hibernation.

Neural Signaling Metabolites May Modulate Energy Use in Hibernation.
Neurochem Res. 2016 Nov 23;
Authors: Drew KL, Frare C, Rice SA
Abstract
Despite an epidemic in obesity and metabolic syndrome limited means exist to effect adiposity or metabolic rate other than life style changes. Here we review evidence that neural signaling metabolites may modulate thermoregulatory pathways and offer novel means to fine tune energy use. We extend prior reviews on mechanisms that regulate thermogenesis and energy use in hibernation by focusing primarily on the neural signaling metabolites adenosine, AMP and glutamate.
PMID: 27878659 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Neurochemical Research - November 22, 2016 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Drew KL, Frare C, Rice SA Tags: Neurochem Res Source Type: research