What recently discovered hormone appears to increase food intake by signaling the release of anabolic neurotransmitters?

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Ghrelin is a hormone discovered in the late 1990s that is primarily produced in the stomach and stimulates hunger by signaling the release of anabolic neurotransmitters such as neuropeptide Y and agouti-related peptide. It also slows down metabolism, encourages the storage of fat, and reduces energy expenditure. Thus, ghrelin appears to increase food intake and promote weight gain.

What Recently Discovered Hormone Appears to Increase Food Intake by Signaling