Activation of PPG neurons following acute stressors differentially involves hindbrain serotonin in male rats

Feb 13, 2021Neuropharmacology

Activation of appetite-related neurons after stress involves hindbrain serotonin differently in male rats

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Abstract

Increased c-Fos expression in PPG neurons following lithium chloride and novel restraint stress is dependent on hindbrain 5-HT2C and 5-HT3 receptor signaling.

  • Serotonin interacts with the central GLP-1 system through 5-HT2C and 5-HT3 receptors, influencing feeding behavior.
  • The central GLP-1 system is activated by various stressors and is involved in stress-related behaviors.
  • Increased c-Fos expression in PPG neurons indicates neuronal activation in response to specific stressors.
  • Only lithium chloride and novel restraint stress, but not noncontingent cocaine, activate PPG neurons via 5-HT signaling.
  • RMg neurons, which express serotonin, project to NTS PPG neurons, indicating a direct pathway for serotonin's modulatory effects.

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