Hypothalamic astrocytes mediate metabolic effects on the melanocortin circuit.
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High fat diets and obesity modulate astrocyte morphology and function.
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Leptin targets hypothalamic astrocytes.
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Astrocytes participate in glucose and fatty acid sensing to modulate systemic metabolism.
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