Neuropeptides modulate feeding via the dopamine reward pathway

R Jin, S Sun, Y Hu, H Zhang, X Sun - Neurochemical Research, 2023 - Springer
Dopamine (DA) is a catecholamine neurotransmitter widely distributed in the central nervous
system. It participates in various physiological functions, such as feeding, anxiety, fear …

Leptin's immune action: A review beyond satiety

A Abend Bardagi, C dos Santos Paschoal… - Immunological …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The adipose tissue is an endocrine organ that secretes adipokines such as leptin, which is
one of the most important hormones for controlling satiety, metabolism, and energy …

[HTML][HTML] A novel small molecule, AS1, reverses the negative hedonic valence of noxious stimuli

K Esancy, LL Conceicao, A Curtright, T Tran, L Condon… - BMC biology, 2023 - Springer
Background Pain is the primary reason people seek medical care, with chronic pain
affecting~ 20% of people in the USA. However, many existing analgesics are ineffective in …