Modulatory role of serotonin on feeding behavior.
Nutr Neurosci
; 13(6): 246-55, 2010 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21040622
The appearance, the odor, and the flavor of foods, all send messages to the encephalic area of the brain. The hypothalamus, in particular, plays a key role in the mechanisms that control the feeding behavior. These signals modulate the expression and the action of anorexigenic or orexigenic substances that influence feeding behavior. The serotonergic system of neurotransmission consists of neurons that produce and liberate serotonin as well as the serotonin-specific receptor. It has been proven that some serotonergic drugs are effective in modulating the mechanisms of control of feeding behavior. Obesity and its associated illnesses have become significant public health problems. Some drugs that manipulate the serotonergic systems have been demonstrated to be effective interventions in the treatment of obesity. The complex interplay between serotonin and its receptors, and the resultant effects on feeding behavior have become of great interest in the scientific community.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Serotonin
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Feeding Behavior
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Nutr Neurosci
Journal subject:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
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NEUROLOGIA
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
United kingdom