Neuroendocrine Control of Feeding Behavior

Neuroendocrine Control of Feeding Behavior
ISBN-10
2889632024
ISBN-13
9782889632022
Pages
397
Language
English
Published
2019-11-20
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Authors
Hubert Vaudry, Serge H. Luquet, Riccarda Granata

Description

The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in the regulation of food intake and energy homeostasis. Hypothalamic neuronal circuits thus represent a privileged target for the treatment of eating disorders and metabolic diseases. The present eBook constitutes a unique collection of research articles and reviews that highlight new concepts and recent findings about the neuroendocrine control of feeding behavior.