Author: Strand, Fleur L.
Title: Neuropeptides: Regulators of Physiological Processes
Description: Cambridge [MA], MIT Press, (1999). orig.boards. 23x20cm, xi,658 pp. Minor rubbing. Some light page-edge soil. VG. ¶ Contents: General Characteristics of Neuropeptides: The Neuropeptide Concept & the Evolution of Neuropeptides; Methods of Studying Neuropeptides; Biosynthesis, Processing, Secretion, & Inactivation of Neuropeptides; Distribution & Localization of Neuropeptides; The Neuroendocrine System & the Transport of Neuropeptides; Neuropeptide Receptors as Regulators of Cellular Functions; Neuropeptides as Neurotransmitters, Neuromodulators & Neurohormones; Neuropeptide Families: The Reguatory Role of Neuropeptides: Characteristics of Hypothalmic Regulatory Neuropeptides; Hypophysiotropic Neuropeptides: TRH, CRH, GnRH, GHRH, SS, PACAP, DSIP; Hypothalamic-.Neurohypophysical Hormones: VP & =T; Anterior Pituitary Neuropeptides: The POMC-Deriveds Neuropeptides: ACTH, MSH; B-LPH; B-EP; The Glycoprotein & Hrowth Hormone Families: Secretoneurin; Endogenous Opiate Neuropeptides: Endorphins, Enkephalins; Dynorphins; Tyr-MIF-1, and Nociceptin; Tachykinins: Substance P, Neurokinin A, and Neurokinin B; Gut & Brain Neuropeptides: Neuropeptide Families: Gastrin / CCK; VIP/ Secretin / Glucagon; PP/PYY/NPY; BN/GRP; Gut & Brain Neuropeptides: Insulin, Galanin, Motilin, CGRP, Neutotensin; Cardiac, Renal, Parathyroid, & Thyroid Neuropeptides: ANH, AT, CT, PTH, PTH-rP, T3, T4; Invertebrate Neuropeptides.

Keywords: Neuroendocrinology, Neuropeptides, Neuropeptide, Neurology, Physiology, Endocrinology, Hormone Mormones, Peptide Peptides, Neuroendocrine