Table 3 MC4R mRNA and protein expression and MC3R mRNA expression in CNS regions involved in appetite regulation. Potential targets for POMC and AgRP neurones (references indicated numerically).

Arcuate nucleus

90

105

93, 114, 118

Brainstem

90

105

-

PVN

90, 93

105

118

Lateral hypothalamus

90

105

118

DMH

90

105

118

SON

90

-

-

VMH

90

105

118

Periventricular nucleus

90

105

118

Nucleus accumbens

90

105

-

Amygdala

90

105

118