Experimental dopaminergic neuron lesion at the area of the biological clock pacemaker, suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) induces metabolic syndrome in rats

The daily peak in dopaminergic neuronal activity at the area of the biological clock (hypothalamic suprachiasmatic nuclei [SCN]) is diminished in obese/insulin resistant vs lean/insulin sensitive animals. The ...

Source: Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome - January 23, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Shuqin Luo, Michael Ezrokhi, Nicholas Cominos, Tsung-Huang Tsai, Carl R. Stoelzel, Yelena Trubitsyna and Anthony H. Cincotta Tags: Research Source Type: research