Roles of Vasopressin and Oxytocin in Memory Processing
- 1st Edition, Volume 50 - August 23, 2004
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Author: Barbara McEwen
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 2 4 5 1 - 1
The Roles of Vasopressin and Oxytocin in Memory Processing reviews research progress in a subfield of Behavioral Pharmacology concerned with vasopressin’s (VP’s) and oxytoc… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Roles of Vasopressin and Oxytocin in Memory Processing reviews research progress in a subfield of Behavioral Pharmacology concerned with vasopressin’s (VP’s) and oxytocin (OT’s) roles in memory processing (MP). As hormones, VP is well-known for its pressor and antidiuretic action, and OT for its contribution to parturition and nursing. As neurotransmitters, they participate in a wide variety of self- and species-preserving functions expressed at psychological, physiological and behavioral levels.
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* Comprehensive coverage of both alternative theories and relevant research
* Several key chapters reviewed by researchers whose studies and theories formed the subject matter of these chapters
* Basic laboratory research focus with potential application for understanding and treating human memory disorders
* Several key chapters reviewed by researchers whose studies and theories formed the subject matter of these chapters
* Basic laboratory research focus with potential application for understanding and treating human memory disorders
Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Neurochemistry, Experimental Psychology
Preface
Acknowledgements
General Introduction to Vasopressin (VP) and Oxytocin (OT): Structure/Metabolism,
Evolutionary Aspects, Neural Pathway/Receptor Distribution and Functional Aspects Relevant to Memory Processing (MP)
De Wied and Colleagues I: Evidence for a VP and OT Influence on MP: Launching the “VP/OT Central Memory Theory”
De Wied and Colleagues II: Further Clarification of the Roles of VP and OT in MP
De Wied and Colleagues III: Brain Sites and Transmitter Systems
Involved in the VP and OT Influence on MP
De Wied & Colleagues IV: Research into Mechanisms of Action by which VP and OT Influence MP
The Research Studies of Koob and Colleagues: The “ VP/Dual Action
Theory”
Contributions of Sahgal and Colleagues: The “VP Central Arousal Theory”
Role of Attentional Processing in Mediating VP’s Influence on MP
Expansion of VP and OT Memory Research I: Effects of their Peripheral Administration on Learning and Memory
Expansion of VP and OT Memory Research II: Brain Structures and
Transmitter Systems Involved in VP’s and OT’s Effects on MP
Expansion of VP and OT Memory Research III: Research Summary and Commentary on Theoretical and Methodological Issues
Research Contributions of Dantzer, Bluthe and Colleagues to the Study
of VP’s Role in Rodent Olfactory-Based Social Recognition Memory (SRM)
Expansion of Olfactory-Based Social SRM Research: The Roles of VP
and OT in SRM
The Brain Fluid Barriers: Relevance for Theoretical Controversies Regarding VP/OT Memory Research
Closing Remarks: Review and Commentary on Selected Aspects of VP’s and OT’s Roles in MP
References
Acknowledgements
General Introduction to Vasopressin (VP) and Oxytocin (OT): Structure/Metabolism,
Evolutionary Aspects, Neural Pathway/Receptor Distribution and Functional Aspects Relevant to Memory Processing (MP)
De Wied and Colleagues I: Evidence for a VP and OT Influence on MP: Launching the “VP/OT Central Memory Theory”
De Wied and Colleagues II: Further Clarification of the Roles of VP and OT in MP
De Wied and Colleagues III: Brain Sites and Transmitter Systems
Involved in the VP and OT Influence on MP
De Wied & Colleagues IV: Research into Mechanisms of Action by which VP and OT Influence MP
The Research Studies of Koob and Colleagues: The “ VP/Dual Action
Theory”
Contributions of Sahgal and Colleagues: The “VP Central Arousal Theory”
Role of Attentional Processing in Mediating VP’s Influence on MP
Expansion of VP and OT Memory Research I: Effects of their Peripheral Administration on Learning and Memory
Expansion of VP and OT Memory Research II: Brain Structures and
Transmitter Systems Involved in VP’s and OT’s Effects on MP
Expansion of VP and OT Memory Research III: Research Summary and Commentary on Theoretical and Methodological Issues
Research Contributions of Dantzer, Bluthe and Colleagues to the Study
of VP’s Role in Rodent Olfactory-Based Social Recognition Memory (SRM)
Expansion of Olfactory-Based Social SRM Research: The Roles of VP
and OT in SRM
The Brain Fluid Barriers: Relevance for Theoretical Controversies Regarding VP/OT Memory Research
Closing Remarks: Review and Commentary on Selected Aspects of VP’s and OT’s Roles in MP
References
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 50
- Published: August 23, 2004
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 640
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9780080524511
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