| AgRP | Agouti-related peptide |
| KATP | ATP-gated K+ |
| TRPC5 | Transient receptor potential 5 channels |
| TH | Tyrosine hydroxylase |
| GLP | Glucagon-like peptide 1 |
| PVN | Paraventricular nucleus |
| VMN | Ventromedial nucleus |
| VTA | Ventral tegmental area |
| NTS | Nucleus tractus solitarius |
| POMC | Proopiomelanocortin |
| NPY | Neuropeptide Y |
| GABA | γ-aminobutyric acid |
| ARC | Arcuate |
| HFD | High fat diet |
| AAV | Adeno |