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Arcuate Nucleus of the Hypothalamus: Anatomy, Physiology, and Diseases

Juhyun Song, Seok‐Yong Choi2023Experimental NeurobiologyJournal Article
10.5607/en23040PubMedFree full text
Endocrine (ADH/ACTH/MSH)Hypothalamic-PituitaryNeurological

Abstract

The hypothalamus is part of the diencephalon and has several nuclei, one of which is the arcuate nucleus. The arcuate nucleus of hypothalamus (ARH) consists of neuroendocrine neurons and centrally-projecting neurons. The ARH is the center where the homeostasis of nutrition/metabolism and reproduction are maintained. As such, dysfunction of the ARH can lead to disorders of nutrition/metabolism and reproduction. Here, we review various types of neurons in the ARH and several genetic disorders caused by mutations in the ARH.

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