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New Role for Leptin: Promoting Synapse Formation in Rat Neurons
New Role for Leptin: Promoting Synapse Formation in Rat Neurons
The hormone, which is well known for regulating appetite, appears to influence neuronal development—a finding that could shed light on disorders such as autism that involve dysfunctional synapse formation.
The hormone, which is well known for regulating appetite, appears to influence neuronal development—a finding that could shed light on disorders such as autism that involve dysfunctional synapse formation.
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Contributors
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Meet some of the people featured in the November 2015 issue of The Scientist.
Neuronal Connection Between Fat and the Brain Visualized
Anna Azvolinsky | Sep 24, 2015 | 3 min read
Researchers pinpoint the neurons within white fat tissue that mediate brain-bound leptin signaling and eventual fat breakdown.
Hormone Affects “Runner’s High”
Tracy Vence | Sep 2, 2015 | 1 min read
Leptin, the satiety hormone produced by fat, affects neuronal signaling in the mouse brain; interference with this pathway can influence the rewarding effects of running in the animals.
Brain’s Role in Browning White Fat
Anna Azvolinsky | Jan 15, 2015 | 4 min read
Insulin and leptin act on specialized neurons in the mouse hypothalamus to promote conversion of white to beige fat.