Effects of restricted feeding on single neuron activity of suprachiasmatic neurons in rat hypothalamic slice preparation

Shigenobu Shibata, Shyh Yuh Liou, Showa Ueki, Yutaka Oomura*

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Abstract

Influence of restricted feeding on single neuron activity in the rat suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) was examined using hypothalamic slice preparations. Feeding restriction for one month did not change SCN neuron activity in either normal light-dark schedule (LD) or constant light schedule (LL). Locomotor activity in vivo was increased for a few hours before and during feeding time by food restriction of both LD and LL rats. The present experiment suggested that the memory of feeding time produced by food restriction is independent of SCN neuron activity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)523-528
Number of pages6
JournalPhysiology and Behavior
Volume31
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1983 Oct
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Locomotor activity
  • Rat circadian rhythm
  • Restricted feeding
  • Single neuron activity
  • Slice preparation
  • Suprachiasmatic nucleus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Behavioral Neuroscience

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