Martini L. (ed.) Neuroendocrinology: The Normal Neuroendocrine System

Elsevier Science, 2009. — 199 p.Neuroendocrinology is a discipline which originated about 50 years ago as a branch of Endocrinology and that is now strictly linked to neuroscience. Volumes 181 and 182 of Progress in Brain Research provide a rapid view of the major points presently discussed at biological and clinical levels. The chapters have been written by top scientists who are directly involved in basic or clinical research and who use the most sophisticated biotechnological techniques. The volumes cover of the role of genetics in many endocrine-related events, like neuroendocrinological diseases and endocrine depenedent cancers (prostate, breast, etc,). Interesting information is also provided on possibile treatments of neurodegenerative brain diseases (e.g., Alzheimer and similar syndromes).. The best researchers in the field provide their conclusions in the context of the latest experimental results . Chapters are extensively referenced to provide readers with a comprehensive list of resources on the topics covered . Of great value for researchers and experts, but also for students as a background referenceVolume Editors
List of Contributors
Cellular Signalling: Peptide Hormones and Growth Factors
Neuroendocrine Control of Energy Homeostasis: Update on New Insights
Reproductive Behaviors: New Developments in Concepts and in Molecular Mechanisms Progress in Brain Research, Luciano Martini, Editor, January19, 2010.
Interactions Between the Immune and Neuroendocrine Systems
Physiological Roles of the Kisspeptin/GPR54 System in the Neuroendocrine Control of Reproduction
Regulation of Complex Pulsatile and Rhythmic Neuroendocrine Systems: the Male Gonadal Axis as a Prototype
Physiological Significance of the Rhythmic Secretion of Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones
Melatonin: A Multitasking Molecule
Modulation of Steroid Hormone Receptor Activity
The Intracrine Sex Steroid Biosynthesis Pathways
Steroidogenic Enzymes in the Brain: Morphological Aspects
The Multiple Roles of Estrogens and the Enzyme Aromatase
ERβ in CNS: New Roles in Development and Function
Interactions of estradiol and insulin-like growth factor-I signalling in the nervous system: New advances
A Hormonal Contraceptive for Men: How Close are We?
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