Differential Modulation of Arcuate Nucleus and Mesolimbic Gene Expression Levels by Central Leptin in Rats on Short-Term High-Fat High-Sugar Diet

Rapid onset and reversal of peripheral and central leptin resistance in rats offered chow, sucrose solution, and lard

(2012) John W. Apolzan et al.   APPETITE

Leptin overexpression in VTA trans-activates the hypothalamus whereas prolonged leptin action in either region cross-desensitizes

(2012) P.J. Scarpace et al.   NEUROPHARMACOLOGY

Leptin Regulates Energy Balance and Motivation Through Action at Distinct Neural Circuits

(2010) Jon F. Davis et al.   BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY

Leptin reduces hyperactivity in an animal model for anorexia nervosa via the ventral tegmental area

(2010) Linda A.W. Verhagen et al.   EUROPEAN NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Ventral Tegmental Area Leptin Receptor Neurons Specifically Project to and Regulate Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript Neurons of the Extended Central Amygdala

(2010) R. L. Leshan et al.   JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE

Region-specific diet-induced and leptin-induced cellular leptin resistance includes the ventral tegmental area in rats

(2010) M. Matheny et al.   NEUROPHARMACOLOGY

Wheel running eliminates high-fat preference and enhances leptin signaling in the ventral tegmental area

(2010) P.J. Scarpace et al.   PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR

Reduced accumbens dopamine in Sprague–Dawley rats prone to overeating a fat-rich diet

(2010) Pedro Rada et al.   PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR

High-fat diet decreases tyrosine hydroxylase mRNA expression irrespective of obesity susceptibility in mice

(2009) Yulin Li et al.   BRAIN RESEARCH

Leptin Acts via Leptin Receptor-Expressing Lateral Hypothalamic Neurons to Modulate the Mesolimbic Dopamine System and Suppress Feeding

(2009) Gina M. Leinninger et al.   Cell Metabolism

A free-choice high-fat high-sugar diet induces changes in arcuate neuropeptide expression that support hyperphagia

(2009) S E la Fleur et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY

Exposure to elevated levels of dietary fat attenuates psychostimulant reward and mesolimbic dopamine turnover in the rat.

(2008) Jon F. Davis et al.   BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE

ICV leptin effects on spontaneous physical activity and feeding behavior in rats

(2007) Yang-Ho Choi et al.   BEHAVIOURAL BRAIN RESEARCH