Central Control of Body Weight and Appetite

• Published in: The journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism Vol. 93; no. 11_supplement_1; pp. s37 - s50
• Main Authors: Woods, Stephen C., D'Alessio, David A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Endocrine Society 01.11.2008; Copyright by The Endocrine Society; The Endocrine Society
• Subjects: Adiposity - physiology; Appetite - physiology; Appetite Regulation - physiology; Body Weight - physiology; Brain - physiology; Humans; Models, Biological; Nerve Net - physiology; Review; Satiety Response - physiology; Signal Transduction - physiology

Context: Energy balance is critical for survival and health, and control of food intake is an integral part of this process. This report reviews hormonal signals that influence food intake and their clinical applications. Evidence Acquisition: A relatively novel insight is that satiation signals tha...