The hypothalamus and protein metabolism in rats.
Using the technique of mechanical isolation of the medial hypothalamus from the rest of the CNS, it has been concluded--based on total serum protein content, protein fractions as well as total serum amino acids--that under resting conditions the hypothalamic influence upon protein metabolism is achieved through the control exerted upon endocrine system rather than by a direct neural mechanism. The authors' results show that aminoacidemia is not a determining factor in feeding behaviour.
D000596:Amino Acids / Q000097:blood; D000818:Animals; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000096:biosynthesis; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000502:physiology; D007031:Hypothalamus / Q000502:physiology*; D007033:Hypothalamus, Middle / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D010907:Pituitary Hormones / Q000378:metabolism; D011506:Proteins / Q000378:metabolism*; D051381:Rats
D000596:Amino Acids; D001798:Blood Proteins; D010907:Pituitary Hormones; D011506:Proteins