Whole-brain mapping of the direct inputs and axonal projections of POMC and AgRP neurons

Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) neurons in the arcuate nucleus (ARC) of the hypothalamus and nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS) of the brainstem play important roles in suppressing food intake and maintaining energy homeostasis. Previous tract-tracing studies have revealed the axonal connection patterns o...

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Main Authors: Wang, Daqing, He, Xiaobing, Zhao, Zhe, Feng, Qiru, Lin, Rui, Sun, Yue, Ding, Ting, Xu, Fuqiang, Luo, Minmin, Zhan, Cheng
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4375998/