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lateral preoptic area

lateral preoptic area The lateral preoptic area is an anatomical subregion examined alongside parts of the lateral hypothalamus in research on eating and reward-related behavior.

The lateral preoptic area is an anatomical subregion examined alongside parts of the lateral hypothalamus in research on eating and reward-related behavior. In the cited study, optogenetic stimulation of this area produced relatively little food intake or self-stimulation compared with some nearby lateral hypothalamic subregions.

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Drafting source: Urstadt Kevin R; Berridge Kent C. Optogenetic mapping of feeding and self-stimulation within the lateral hypothalamus of the rat. 2020; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0224301; article XML SHA-256 edb01b4bcec8116ee8f708b7741cfbf44d4f2234f5106b3e2868bb2ad85f77f9. “Optogenetic mapping of feeding and self-stimulation within the lateral hypothalamus of the rat” (10.1371/journal.pone.0224301).
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