Mechanisms of vagal plasticity influencing feeding behavior.
Brain Res
; 1693(Pt B): 146-150, 2018 08 15.
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| ID: mdl-29903616
ABSTRACT
Sensory neurons of the vagus nerve receive many different peripheral signals that can change rapidly and frequently throughout the day. The ability of these neurons to convey the vast array of nuanced information to the brain requires neuronal adaptability. In this review we discuss evidence for neural plasticity in vagal afferent neurons as a mechanism for conveying nuanced information to the brain important for the control of feeding behavior. We provide evidence that synaptic plasticity, changes in membrane conductance, and neuropeptide specification are mechanisms that allow flexibility in response to metabolic cues that can be disrupted by chronic intake of energy dense diets.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Vagus Nerve
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Feeding Behavior
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Neuronal Plasticity
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Brain Res
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article