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Schematic representation of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis (HPA) and corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) system and their impact on energy balance. PVN, paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus; UCN, urocortin; CRFR, CRF receptor; SNS, sympathetic nervous system; ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone.
