| Literature DB >> 25261796 |
Edgar Soria-Gomez1, Luigi Bellocchio2, Giovanni Marsicano3.
Abstract
The internal state of the organism is an important modulator of perception and behavior. The link between hunger, olfaction and feeding behavior is one of the clearest examples of these connections. At the neurobiological level, olfactory circuits are the targets of several signals (i.e. hormones and nutrients) involved in energy balance. This indicates that olfactory areas are potential sensors of the internal state of the organism. Thus, the aim of this manuscript is to review the literature showing the interplay between metabolic signals in olfactory circuits and its impact on food intake.Keywords: Endocannabinoids; Fasting; Feeding behavior; Ghrelin; Leptin; Olfaction
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25261796 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2014.09.023
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Cell Endocrinol ISSN: 0303-7207 Impact factor: 4.102