Publications by authors named "Aurora Zamora"
Article Synopsis
- Puberty timing changes in humans may be linked to rising childhood obesity rates, and the role of the neuropeptide α-MSH in this process is still unclear.*
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- The study explores how α-MSH signaling interacts with the hormone leptin and the neuropeptide kisspeptin, which is crucial for regulating puberty.*
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- Experiments showed that activating α-MSH promotes reproductive development in rats, while inhibiting melanocortin receptors delays puberty, indicating a potential pathway connecting metabolic signals to puberty onset.*
