Distribution and genesis of the RFRP-producing neurons in the rat brain: comparison with melanin-concentrating hormone- and hypocretin-containing neurons.

Prepro-RFRP-containing neurons have recently been described in the mammalian brain. These neurons are only found in the tuberal hypothalamus. In this work, we have provided a detailed analysis of the distribution of cells expressing the RFRP mRNA, and found them in seven anatomical structures of the tuberal hypothalamus.

Ontogenetic expression of CART-peptides in the central nervous system and the periphery: a possible neurotrophic role?

Little attention has been devoted to the expression of CART during development. However, a few studies in the central nervous system and periphery provide a clear indication that these peptides may play significant roles during histogenesis, and may have trophic actions.