Hormones and the Brain
Published on 21. October 2004
Book
Hardback
XVII, 238 pages
978-3-540-21355-0 (ISBN)
Description
Peripheral hormones have a major impact on the brain: they are able to interfere with its development, to affect release of neurotransmitters and concentrations of receptors, to trigger growth factors involved in lesion repair. These multiple actions account for their capacity to modulate a number of physiological parameters, from reproductive functions to memory, behavior and aging. This book based on contributions of pioneer investigators in the field, outlines the role of hormones in pathogenic processes such as mental disturbances or neurodegenerative diseases.
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Series
Edition
Revised ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Heidelberg
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
7
53 s/w Abbildungen, 16 farbige Abbildungen, 7 s/w Tabellen
53 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Weight
480 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-540-21355-0 (9783540213550)
DOI
10.1007/b138340
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Claude Kordon | Rolf-Christian Gaillard
Hormones and the Brain
E-Book
08/2005
1st Edition
Springer
€109.99
Available for download
Content
Activins and Inhibins: Physiological Roles, Signaling Mechanisms and Regulation.- Twins and the Fetal Origins Hypothesis: an Application to Growth Data.- Towards Understanding the Neurobiology of Mammalian Puberty: Genetic, Genomic and Proteomic Approaches.- The Non-Genomic Action of Sex Steroids.- Mechanisms of Steroid Hormone Actions on Hypothalamic Nerve Cells: Molecular and Biophysical Studies Relevant for Hormone-Dependent Bahaviors.- Biological Effects and Markers of Exposure to Xenostroids and Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) at the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Unit.- Regulation of Neurosteroid Biosynthesis by Neurotransmitters and Neuropeptides.- Progestins and Antiprogestins: Mechanisms of Action, Neuroprotection and Myelination.- Rapid Effects of Estradiol on Motivated Behaviors.- Behavioral Effects of Rapid Changes in Aromatase Activity in the Central Nervous System.- Modulatory of Endogenous Neuroprotection: Estrogen, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone and Endocannabinoids.- Estrogens, Aging, and Neurodegenerative Diseases.- Hormones, Stress and Depression.- Subject Index