Galanin

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

Galanin is a neuropeptide found both in the central and peripheral nervous system. The studies reviewed in this volume give a fairly complete overview of the spectrum of the biological actions and functions of galanin and its receptors and on possible therapeutic applications in a number of pathological conditions.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-10-13
Mått:155 x 235 x 17 mm
Vikt:452 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Experientia Supplementum
Antal sidor:286
Upplaga:2010
Förlag:Springer Basel
ISBN:9783034803120

Utforska kategorier

Biovetenskap inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Innehållsförteckning

Galanin: A Multitalented Neuropeptide.- Galanin, Galanin Receptors, and Drug Targets.- Galanin Acts as a Trophic Factor to the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems.- Galanin and Spinal Pain Mechanisms: Past, Present, and Future.- Galanin Family of Peptides in Skin Function.- Galanin in Glia: Expression and Potential Roles in the CNS.- Galanin and the Neuroendocrine Axes.- Galanin and Consummatory Behavior: Special Relationship with Dietary Fat, Alcohol and Circulating Lipids.- Neurochemical Modulation of Central Cardiovascular Control: The Integrative Role of Galanin.- Galanin Impairs Cognitive Abilities in Rodents: Relevance to Alzheimer’s Disease.- Neuroprotective Role for Galanin in Alzheimer’s Disease.- Galanin, Galanin Receptor Subtypes and Depression-Like Behaviour.- Galanin and Epilepsy.- Galanin and Addiction.- Galanin Systems and Ischemia: Peptide and Receptor Plasticity in Neurons and Oligodendroglial Precursors.- The Galanin System in Cancer.- Galanin Systems in Non-mammalian Vertebrates with Special Focus on Fishes.- Galanin-Like Peptide: Neural Regulator of Energy Homeostasis and Reproduction.