These project from the arcuate nucleus to other key hypothalamic nuclei ... all of which influence food intake. The challenge at present is to understand the complexity of these pathways and ...

It sends signals to the brain to suppress food intake and regulate body weight. Within the arcuate nucleus (ARC) of the hypothalamus, leptin influences two key neuronal populations. One ...

Administration of the hypocretins stimulates food intake, affects blood pressure ... There are leptin receptors in arcuate nucleus neurons that express neuropeptide Y (NPY) and agouti-related ...

Ghrelin is, moreover, found, at very low levels, in the brain; 4 it has been found in the hypothalamic arcuate nucleus, an important region for controlling appetite. In addition, a recent study ...

The arcuate nucleus (ARC) in the hypothalamus and area ... In the ARC, activation of AMPK leads to increased food intake, an effect that is inhibited by insulin and leptin. AgRP = Agouti-related ...