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AgRP neurons trigger long-term potentiation and facilitate food seeking
Medicine and HealthTranslational Psychiatry

AgRP neurons trigger long-term potentiation and facilitate food seeking

C. Wang, W. Zhou, et al.

This groundbreaking study reveals how agouti-related peptide-expressing neurons enhance food seeking capabilities in animals through neural plasticity mechanisms. Researchers, including Chunmei Wang and Wenjun Zhou, have uncovered the pivotal role of the AgRP-PVT circuit in integrating spatial and contextual cues for food availability. The findings shed light on the neurobiological processes behind food seeking, impacted by factors like fasting and satiety.... show more
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