The role of opioid receptors in the LH in feeding behavior was examined.
Inhibition of opioid receptors in the LH suppressed feeding behavior.
Inhibition of opioid receptors decreased hypothalamic mRNA level of preproorexin.
Inhibition of opioid receptors increased GABA level in the LH.
Inhibition of μ and κ opioid receptors blocked feeding via GABA and orexin neurons.