منابع مشابه
Anorexia
During infection it is very common to lose one’s appetite (anorexia) and reduce nutrient intake. Anorexia is one of a group of symptoms collectively termed sickness behaviors, which in turn are a part of the acute-phase response (APR). The APR and its components, including anorexia, fever and iron sequestration, are induced by pro-inflammatory cytokines, e.g. interleukin-6, interleukin-1 and tu...
متن کاملAnorexia Nervosa The Neurobiology of Anorexia Nervosa
This article provides an overview of research findings on the neurobiology of anorexia nervosa (AN). including studies of monoamine neurotransmitter function, genetics, brain imaging, and neuropsychology. Such studies are designed to reveal the underlying neuroanatomical and pathophysiological bases of this potentially lethal condition. Notwithstanding commonly held misconceptions, there is no ...
متن کاملInvolvement of central microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 in IL-1beta-induced anorexia.
In response to infection or inflammation, individuals develop a set of symptoms referred to as sickness behavior, which includes a decrease in food intake. The characterization of the molecular mechanisms underlying this hypophagia remains critical, because chronic anorexia may represent a significant health risk. Prostaglandins (PGs) constitute an important inflammatory mediator family whose l...
متن کاملAnorexia: Highlights in Traditional Persian medicine and conventional medicine
Objective: Anorexia and impaired appetite (Dysorexia) are common symptoms with varying causes, and often need no serious medical intervention. Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a chronic psychiatric disease with a high mortality rate. In Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM), anorexia is a condition in which anorexic patients lose appetite due to dystemperament. This review aims to discuss the common point...
متن کاملAnorexia, sarcopenia, and aging.
Food intake declines throughout the life span. This physiologic anorexia of aging is caused in part by alterations of stomach-fundus compliance and release and activity of cholecystokinin. In addition, the decline in testosterone in males results in elevated leptin levels that increase the anorexia. There is also evidence that cytokines play a role in the pathogenesis of anorexia and sarcopenia...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Revista Latinoamericana de Psicopatologia Fundamental
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1415-4714
DOI: 10.1590/s1415-47142012000200003