| Literature DB >> 27878659 |
Kelly L Drew1, Carla Frare2, Sarah A Rice2.
Abstract
Despite an epidemic in obesity and metabolic syndrome limited means exist to effect adiposity or metabolic rate other than life style changes. Here we review evidence that neural signaling metabolites may modulate thermoregulatory pathways and offer novel means to fine tune energy use. We extend prior reviews on mechanisms that regulate thermogenesis and energy use in hibernation by focusing primarily on the neural signaling metabolites adenosine, AMP and glutamate.Entities:
Keywords: Adenosine; Arctic ground squirrel; Glutamate; Obesity; Thermoregulation; Torpor
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27878659 PMCID: PMC5284051 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-016-2109-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurochem Res ISSN: 0364-3190 Impact factor: 3.996