Thoughts on Obesity and Brain Glucose.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.cell.2016.04.057.
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Abstract
Homeostatic control of brain metabolism is essential for neuronal activity. Jais et al., (2016) report that reduced brain glucose uptake elicited by a high-fat diet self-corrects by the recruitment of peripheral, VEGF-producing macrophages to the blood-brain barrier. Their findings further suggest that restoring brain glucose availability might help protect from cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease.
Medical subject headings
- Brain
- Glucose