Synaptic release of GABA by AgRP neurons is required for normal regulation of energy balance.

Tong, Qingchun

Synaptic release of GABA by AgRP neurons is required for normal regulation of energy balance. [electronic resource] - Nature neuroscience Sep 2008 - 998-1000 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1546-1726

10.1038/nn.2167 doi


2-Amino-5-phosphonovalerate--pharmacology
6-Cyano-7-nitroquinoxaline-2,3-dione--pharmacology
Absorptiometry, Photon--methods
Agouti-Related Protein--genetics
Analysis of Variance
Animals
Arcuate Nucleus of Hypothalamus--cytology
Body Weight--physiology
Eating--drug effects
Energy Metabolism--genetics
Excitatory Amino Acid Antagonists--pharmacology
Female
Ghrelin--pharmacology
Green Fluorescent Proteins--genetics
In Vitro Techniques
Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potentials--drug effects
Male
Mice
Mice, Transgenic
Neurons--drug effects
Oxygen Consumption--genetics
Patch-Clamp Techniques
Sex Factors
Synapses--metabolism
Vesicular Inhibitory Amino Acid Transport Proteins--genetics
gamma-Aminobutyric Acid--metabolism