Previous studies have shown the role of apelin and its receptors in the regulation of food
intake. In the present study, we investigate the mediating role of melanocortin, corticotropin …

Creatine is a nutritional compound that potentially influences cognitive processing and
neuroprotection. Recent evidence has demonstrated that similar to neurotransmitters …

The importance of feeding as a vital physiological function, on the one hand, and the spread
of complications induced by its disorder in humans and animals, on the other hand, have led …

The study was performed to evaluate the role of central serotoninergic, GABAergic, and
cholecystokinin systems in neuropeptide VF (NPVF)-induced hypophagia in broiler …

In several studies, the regulatory role of the neuropeptide W (NPW) system in food intake
has been demonstrated. Considering the lack of avian studies in this field, the current …

Ghrelin is known to be a feeding stimulatory hormone in mammals, but in birds, in contrast to
mammals, the feeding behavior is regulated in inhibitory manners. This is because the …

Obesity and its associated disorders, such as hyperlipidemia, have become a ‌global issue
‌following the consumption of unhealthy, high-fat, and high-‌carbohydrate foods, which …

Poultry farming poses challenges due to hygiene and nutrition issues, leading to disease
and inflammation in chickens. One of the challenges is gram-negative bacteria that stimulate …

Understanding the mechanism of food intake is important for comprehending energy
balance, obesity, and the body weight regulation. In particular, examining birds' appetite is …