Leptin down-regulates KCC2 activity and controls chloride homeostasis in the neonatal rat hippocampus

The canonical physiological role of leptin is to regulate hunger and satiety acting on specific hypothalamic nuclei. Beyond this key metabolic function; leptin also regulates many aspects of development and fu...

Source: Molecular Brain - November 12, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Camille Dumon, Yasmine Belaidouni, Diabe Diabira, Suzanne M. Appleyard, Gary A. Wayman and Jean-Luc Gaiarsa Tags: Short report Source Type: research