Brain Glucose Metabolism Controls Hepatic Glucose and Lipid Production.
Brain glucose-sensing mechanisms are implicated in the regulation of feeding behavior and hypoglycemic-induced hormonal counter-regulation. This commentary discusses recent findings indicating that the brain senses glucose to regulate both hepatic glucose and lipid production.
Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, M5G 1L7.
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