Hypothalamic Heuristics for Survival.

Hypothalamic Heuristics for Survival.
Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Sep 03;:
Authors: Burdakov D, Peleg-Raibstein D
Abstract
Hypothalamic neurons implicated in energy homeostasis (Agrp, POMC, orexin, MCH) display fast, nutrient-independent dynamics. They do not simply mirror the slowly changing internal nutrient levels, but adapt rapidly to diverse external cues. Moreover, instead of eating, neonatal Agrp cells stimulate mother-attracting vocalisations, illustrating heuristic energy control beyond nutrient sensing or dietary self-control.
PMID: 31492605 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism: TEM - September 2, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Burdakov D, Peleg-Raibstein D Tags: Trends Endocrinol Metab Source Type: research