Rogge G, Jones D, Hubert G W, Lin Y, Kuhar M J
Neuroscience Division, Yerkes National Primate Research Center of Emory University, 954 Gatewood Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30329, USA.
Nat Rev Neurosci. 2008 Oct;9(10):747-58. doi: 10.1038/nrn2493.
Over the past decade or so, CART (cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript) peptides have emerged as major neurotransmitters and hormones. CART peptides are widely distributed in the CNS and are involved in regulating many processes, including food intake and the maintenance of body weight, reward and endocrine functions. Recent studies have produced a wealth of information about the location, regulation, processing and functions of CART peptides, but additional studies aimed at elucidating the physiological effects of the peptides and at characterizing the CART receptor(s) are needed to take advantage of possible therapeutic applications.
在过去十年左右的时间里,可卡因和苯丙胺调节转录肽(CART)已成为主要的神经递质和激素。CART肽广泛分布于中枢神经系统,并参与调节许多生理过程,包括食物摄入、体重维持、奖赏和内分泌功能。最近的研究已经产生了大量关于CART肽的定位、调节、加工和功能的信息,但还需要进一步的研究来阐明这些肽的生理作用,并对CART受体进行表征,以便利用其可能的治疗应用。