Behavioral disorders, such as anxiety and depression, are prevalent globally and touch
children and adults on a regular basis. Therefore, it is critical to comprehend how these …

Although the incidence of major depressive disorder (MDD) is high and its social impact is
great, we still know very little about the pathophysiology of depression. The monoamine …

The melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is a peptidergic neuromodulator synthesized by
neurons of the lateral sector of the posterior hypothalamus and zona incerta. MCHergic …

Depression is a prevalent mood disorder responsible for reduced quality of life for over 264
million people. Depression commonly develops during adolescence and becomes twice as …

Sleep and wakefulness are complex, tightly regulated behaviors that occur in virtually all
animals. With recent exciting developments in neuroscience methodologies such as …

Neurons containing the neuropeptide melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) are mainly
located in the lateral hypothalamus and the incerto-hypothalamic area, and have …

Given the widespread prevalence of sleep disorders and their impacts on health, it is critical
that researchers continue to identify and evaluate novel avenues of treatment. Recently the …

Melanin‐concentrating hormone (MCH) is a ubiquitous vertebrate neuropeptide
predominantly synthesized by neurons of the diencephalon that can act through two G …

Melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is an orexigenic neuropeptide produced in the
lateral hypothalamus and zona incerta that increases food intake. The neuronal pathways …

The ventrolateral preoptic area (VLPO) has been recognized as one of the key structures
responsible for the generation of non-REM (NREM) sleep. The melanin-concentrating …