Ghrelin and the Regulation of Food Intake and Energy Balance

Table 1.

Neuropeptides Implicated in the Control of Energy Homeostasis in the Central Nervous System

Orexigenic Anorexigenic
NPY α -MSH
AGRP Corticopin-releasing hormone
MCH CCK
Galanin Bombesin
Ghrelin Somatostain
GHRH Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
Orexin A and B Calcitonin-gene-related peptide
Norepinephrine Neurotensin
β -Endorphin Neuromedin U
Glucagon-like peptide-1, 2
Serotonin
Oxytocin

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  1. MI December 2002 vol. 2 no. 8 494-503