Research
Neural
Amylin and salmon calcitonin target distinct neurons in various brain regions.
Insights into neural targeting can inform obesity treatment strategies.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Amylin and the related peptide salmon calcitonin (sCT) directly or indirectly target genetically distinct neurons in the caudal hindbrain...rostral hindbrain...midbrain...and hypothalamus.
Why this rating
Supported by evidence from preclinical studies.
Source
Central nervous system pathways targeted by amylin in the regulation of food intake
Mohammed K. Hankir et al. · Biochimie · 2024
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