Fig. 4From: Gut transcriptomic changes during hibernation in the greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum)Schematic view of the molecular interactions of genes/proteins involved in response to the stress of luminal nutrient deficiency during hibernation. a The molecular interactions of DEGs in energy supply and regulation of food intake by transferring satiety signals between central nerve system and the intestinal afferent vagus nerve, and Leptin signaling in the ARC (arcuate nucleus). b Cluster of six DEGs (CCK, CPE, DRD2, GPR17, TEX264, and VGF) associated with food intake regulation based on expression patterns across the four statesBack to article page