Nat Commun March 2023 PMID 36990984

Hypothalamic melanin-concentrating hormone neurons integrate food-motivated appetitive and consummatory processes in rats.

Keshav S Subramanian, Logan Tierno Lauer, Anna M R Hayes, Léa Décarie-Spain, Kara McBurnett, Anna C Nourbash, Kristen N Donohue, Alicia E Kao, Alexander G Bashaw, Denis Burdakov, Emily E Noble, Lindsey A Schier, Scott E Kanoski

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Abstract in brief

  • MCH neurons in the lateral hypothalamic area of rats respond to food-related cues and eating, indicating their role in both seeking and consuming food.
  • Activation of these neurons increases food intake, meal size, and preferences for flavors paired with glucose, showing they promote aspects of feeding behavior.
  • Overall, MCH neurons help coordinate the motivation to find food with the act of eating, supporting the idea that they are key regulators of both appetitive and consummatory food behaviors.]

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