Hypothalamic AMPK as a Regulator of Energy Homeostasis

Activated in energy depletion conditions, AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) acts as a cellular energy sensor and regulator in both central nervous system and peripheral organs. Hypothalamic AMPK restores energy balance by promoting feeding behavior to increase energy intake, increasing glucose pro...

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Main Authors: My Khanh Q. Huynh, Ann W. Kinyua, Dong Joo Yang, Ki Woo Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Neural Plasticity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2754078
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