Brain-gut Peptides and Reproductive Function

Charles D. Barnes (Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA) (Author) , Craig Johnston (University of Montana) (Author)

• 1. Influence of Ovarian Hormones on the Regulation of Luteinizing Hormone and Prolactin Release by Angiotensin II 2. Renin-Angiotensin System in Female Reproductive Organs 3. Renin-Angiotensin System in Male Reproductive Organs 4. Neurohypophyseal Hormones and Reproductive Hormone Secretion 5. Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide: A Neural Modulator of Endocrine Function 6. Reproductive Neuroendocrine Effects of Neuropeptide Y and Related Peptides 7. Opioids and Induction of Ovulation: Mediation by Neuropeptide Y 8. The Role of Neurotensin in Control of Anterior Pituitary Hormone Secretion 9. Galanin: A Potentially Significant Neuroendocrine Modulator 10. Cholecystokinin and Neuroendocrine Secretion 11. Motilin and Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide (GIP)