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Control of tuberal hypothalamic development and its implications in metabolic disorders
Marysia Placzek1,2,3, Kavitha Chinnaiya4, Dong Won Kim5,6
1School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. m.placzek@sheffield.ac.uk.
Abstract:
The tuberal hypothalamus regulates a range of crucial physiological processes, including energy homeostasis and metabolism. In this Review, we explore the intricate molecular mechanisms and signalling pathways that control the development of the tuberal hypothalamus, focusing on aspects that shape metabolic outcomes. Major developmental events are discussed in the context of their effect on the establishment of both functional hypothalamic neuronal circuits and brain-body interfaces that are pivotal to the control of metabolism. Emerging evidence indicates that aberrations in molecular pathways during tuberal hypothalamic development contribute to metabolic dysregulation. Understanding the molecular underpinnings of tuberal hypothalamic development provides a comprehensive view of neurodevelopmental processes and offers a promising avenue for future targeted interventions to prevent and treat metabolic disorders.
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