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Satiety and the role of μ-opioid receptors in the portal vein.

Authors :
De Vadder, Filipe
Gautier-Stein, Amandine
Mithieux, Gilles
Source :
Current Opinion in Pharmacology. Dec2013, Vol. 13 Issue 6, p959-963. 5p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Highlights: [•] Brain μ-opioid receptors are involved in the reward system and influence food intake. [•] Periportal μ-opioid receptors control intestinal gluconeogenesis via a reflex arc. [•] Protein-digests induce gut gluconeogenesis and satiety by activating this reflex arc. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14714892
Volume :
13
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Current Opinion in Pharmacology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
91953573
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coph.2013.09.003