Astrocyte: A Potential Target for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa
Journal Title: Neuro – Open Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Without homeostatic control of feeding behavior, energy balance will be disturbed towards either energy surfeit or deficit, respectively, leading to obesity or wasting. Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a disorder characterized with food restriction and weight loss1,2 due to intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of body weight. The individuals with anorexia believe they are fat and seek to prevent weight gain by restricting the amount of energy intake even when they are starvation. Anorexia and its associated disorders impose a huge burden to our society, so treating and reversing anorexia are of paramount importance. However, the underlying mechanisms of anorexia are poorly understood, and there is a lack of effective treatments.
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Yunlei Yang
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- DOI 10.17140/NOJ-2-110
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