Neuropeptide S increases motor activity and thermogenesis in the rat through sympathetic activation

We examined the central role of NPS for body temperature, energy expenditure, locomotor activity and adrenal hormone secretion in rats. Intracerebroventricular (icv) injection of NPS increased body temperature in a dose-dependent manner. Energy consumption and locomotor activity were also significantly increased by icv injection of NPS.

Source: Neuropeptides - April 13, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Takuya Ensho, Keiko Nakahara, Yoshihiro Suzuki, Noboru Murakami Source Type: research