More than satiety: central serotonin signaling and glucose homeostasis

Cell Metab. 2007 Nov;6(5):345-7. doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2007.10.009.

Abstract

Serotonergic agents have been used in the past for reduction of appetite and body weight. As reported by Zhou et al. (2007) in this issue of Cell Metabolism, they also have unexpected effects on peripheral glucose homeostasis independent of food intake and body weight.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Glucose / metabolism*
  • Homeostasis / drug effects*
  • Mice
  • Models, Biological
  • Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Agonists
  • Serotonin Receptor Agonists / pharmacology*
  • Signal Transduction / drug effects

Substances

  • Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Agonists
  • Serotonin Receptor Agonists
  • Glucose