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Published on: December 7, 2017
Neuroendocrine control of metabolism
J Kuliczkowska-Plaksej1, A Milewicz, J Jakubowska
1Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Isotope Therapy, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland. kuliczk@interia.pl
Abstract:
Metabolism is controlled through homeostatic system consisting of central centers, gut hormones, hormones from adipose tissue and the other hormonal axes. This cooperation is based on cross-talk between central and peripheral signals. Among them the hypothalamus plays a crucial role, with interconnected nuclei forming neuronal circuits. Other regions in the brain, such as the brain stem, the endocannabinoid system, the vagal afferents, are also involved in energy balance. The second component is peripheral source of signals--the gastrointestinal tract hormones. Additionally, adipokines from adipose tissue, thyrotropic, gonadotropic and somatotropic axes play a role in energy homeostasis. Knowledge about all components of this neuroendocrine circuit will be helpful in developing novel therapeutic approaches against the metabolic syndrome and its components.
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