Jean-Philippe Krieger

2 weeks ago | insight.jci.org | JCI Insight |Mohammed Asker |Jean-Philippe Krieger |Ivana Maric

AbstractOxytocin plays a key role in reproductive physiology but has recently garnered interest for its involvement in modulating feeding behavior. The vagus nerve contributes to feeding behavior control, as well as other gastrointestinal functions. Oxytocin receptors (OTR) are expressed on the vagus, but their role is poorly understood. Herein, we evaluated the contribution of the vagal OTR to food intake and body weight control in male and female rats.