Endocrinology Neuroendocrinology Neuropeptides

ForewordHypothalamic Neurohormonal Mechanisms of AdaptationSuspected Hypothalamic Releasing and Inhibiting Hormones: Localization, Biochemistry, Physiology The Use of High Performance Liquid Chromatography in the Purification of Corticotropin Releasing Factor (CRF) from Porcine Hypothalami Hypothalamic Organization of Corticoliberin (CRF) Producing Structures Synergism between Vasopressin and Corticotrophin Releasing Factor Vasopressin: A Major Corticotropin Releasing Factor Released from the Rat Median Eminence In Vitro Corticotropin Releasing Factor of Diabetes Insipidus Rats: Effects of Paraventricular Nuclei Lesions Possible Role of Neurohypophysial Corticotropin Releasing Factor (NH-CRF) in the Regulation of the Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Hypothalamic Control of Growth Hormone- and Prolactin-Release Studies on the Mechanisms of the Dopamine-Mediated Inhibition of Prolactin SecretionIn Vitro Systems for Studying Neuroendocrine Regulation and Steroid Hormone Action Basal and Stimulated ACTH Secretion by Human Pituitaries as a Function of Gestational Age and of Time In Vitro Expression of Neuronal Activities in Cultures of Dissociated Fetal Mouse Hypothalamic Cells. Effects of Hormones as Studied in Serum-Free Medium Electrophysiological Pharmacology of Hypothalamic Neurons in Explant Tissue Culture Rabbit Myometrium in Organ Culture: Regulation of α-Adrenergic Receptor and ResponseNeurotransmitters in the Control of Anterior Pituitary Function Introduction to Neurotransmitters in the Control of Anterior Pituitary Function Neurotransmitter Control of CRF-ACTH Secretion Changes of Glutamic Acid Decarboxyiase (GAD) Activity after Dexamethasone in Selected Areas of the Rat Brain Role of Brain Catecholamines (CA) in the Control of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Testicular Complex Neurotransmitters Involved in the Regulation of Thyrotropin Secretion Hypothalamic Regulation of Prolactin Release Receptors Mediating the Facilitatory Actions of Histamine on Prolactin and Luteinizing Hormone Release in Rats Induction of Ovulation in PCPA-Blocked Intact Adult Rats by 5-HTP: Effect of PCPA on Ovarian Function Putative Synaptic Transmitters Involved in the Control of Gonadotropin and Growth Hormone ReleaseNeuropeptides as Neurotransmitters Distribution of Chemically Identified Neurotransmitters, Neuromodulators and Neurohormones in the Central Nervous System: Review and Considerations Hypothalamic Neuropeptides (NP) can be Neurotransmitters, Neurohormones or Neuromodulators—Evidences from In Vitro Methods Peptide Modulation of Neuronal Electrical Responses Peptide Effects on Cholinergic—Dopaminergic Transmission between Identified Invertebrate Neurons The Effect of Neurotensin on Neurones in the Ventral Basal Complex of the Thalamus and Other Regions of the Rat Central Nervous System Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP)—Presence and Action in the Carotid Body Influence of Intracerebroventricular Administration of TRH and TRH Antiserum on Dopamine, Norepinephrine and Serotonin Contents of Different Brain Structures in Rats Concluding Comments: Peptides and the Neuromodulatory TheoryEffects of Endogenous Opioid Peptides on the Neuroendocrine System Introduction to Effects of Endogenous Opioid Peptides on the Neuroendocrine System Endorphins and Neuroendocrine Control Endorphin-Induced Stimulation of Central Sympathetic Outflow Transport of Exogenous Beta-Lipotropin (ß-LPH) from the Pituitary to the Central Nervous System of the Rat Prolactin and Growth Hormone-Releasing Effects of Enkephalins On the Site and Mode of Action of Enkephalins and Enkephalin Analogues on Anterior Pituitary Hormone Secretion in Rats Effects of (D-Met2, Pro5)-Enkephalinamide on Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH) and Growth Hormone (GH) Release in the Rat Effect of Enkephalin Analogs on Prolactin and LH Release in Rats Biosynthesis of Enkephalins by Adrenal Chromaffin Cells Enkephalins in Adrenomedullary Chromaffin Cells and Sympathetic NervesIndex