Publication
Title
Hormones in the naso-oropharynx : endocrine modulation of taste and smell
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Abstract
Olfaction and gustation are important sensory modalities for locating food and for determining which foodstuffs to ingest. It is becoming apparent that there is a strong link between olfaction, gustation and metabolic control. Because endocrine signaling in the naso-oropharynx is likely to influence food intake, satiety and general metabolic control, it is important to examine some of the major hormones that play an integral part in energy homeostasis. Here, we provide an overview of the main endocrine factors known to be present in the naso-oropharynx and discuss their functional roles in maintaining metabolic function. Gaining a greater appreciation of how flavor perception is linked to peripheral metabolism could lead to novel therapeutic strategies for obesity and lifestyle-related diseases.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Trends in endocrinology and metabolism. - New York, N.Y.
Publication
London : Elsevier science london , 2009
ISSN
1043-2760
DOI
10.1016/J.TEM.2009.01.006
Volume/pages
20 :4 (2009) , p. 163-170
ISI
000266148500003
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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UAntwerpen
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