VMH

1. Signals

1.1. BDNF

2. Mutualy exclusive

3. Markers

3.1. SF-1

3.1.1. Leptin sensitive

3.1.2. Glutamatergic

3.2. Rip

4. Neurotransmiters

4.1. Glu

4.1.1. Increases firing rate in POMC neurons.

5. Peripheral signals

5.1. Leptin

5.1.1. Depolarize 13%

5.1.2. Hyperpolarize 15%

5.2. Insulin

5.2.1. Katp activation (tolbutamide, a specific KATP channel antagonist,)

5.2.1.1. Inhibits 12% of SF-1 neurons

5.2.2. insulin induced excitation in one of the SF-1GFP neurons and two of the SF-1GFP:ΔIR neurons.