
The Human Hypothalamus
Middle and Posterior Region
- 1st Edition, Volume 180 - July 1, 2021
- Editors: Dick F. Swaab, Felix Kreier, Paul J. Lucassen, Ahmad Salehi, Ruud M. Buijs
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 1 0 7 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 0 1 0 8 - 4
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Request a sales quoteThe Hypothalamus is an important area of the brain for understanding a variety of neurological disorders. This volume summarizes for readers the anatomy and physiology of the middle and posterior hypothalamus, to better understand pathology and treatment of hypothalamus related disorders. In addition to anatomy and physiology in humans, cytoarchitecture and chemoarchitecture in rodents is provided. The volume explores the role of the hypothalamus in disorders of eating, sleeping, anxiety, and mood, as well as its role in sexual behavior and gender identity. Coverage includes how Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders relate to the hypothalamus.
- Reviews the anatomy and physiology of the middle and posterior hypothalmus
- Provides cytoarchitecture and chemoarchitecture from rodents
- Discusses hypothalamic related disorders of eating, sleeping, anxiety, and mood
- Covers how Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders relate to the hypothalamus
- Explores the role of the hypothalamus in sexual behavior and gender identity
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Available titles
- Foreword
- Preface
- The HCN volumes on the Human Hypothalamus
- Contributors
- Contents of related volumes
- Chapter 1: Introduction: The middle and posterior hypothalamus
- Section 6: Supraoptic and Paraventricular Nucleus: More Than a Neuroendocrine System
- Section 7: Zona Incerta
- Section 8: Ventromedial Nucleus and Dorsomedial Nucleus
- Section 9: Circumventricular Organs of the Hypothalamus
- Section 10: Lateral Tuberal Nucleus
- Section 11: Lateral Hypothalamic Area, Perifornical Area
- Section 12: Tuberomamillary Complex
- Section 13: Subthalamic Nucleus
- Section 14: Corpora Mamillaria, Fornix, and Mamillothalamic Tract
- Introduction: Lateral tuberal nucleus
- Section 6: Supraoptic and paraventricular nucleus more than a neuroendocrine system
- Chapter 2: Vasopressin and oxytocin beyond the pituitary in the human brain
- Abstract
- Accessory Magnocellular Neuroendocrine System of the Hypothalamus
- Vasopressin- and Oxytocin-Containing Neurons and Fibers in the Forebrain
- Vasopressin and Oxytocin Are Involved in Motivated Social Behavior
- Localization of the Neurons Involved in Behavioral and Physiological Functions and Targeted by Vasopressinergic and Oxytocinergic Nerve Fibers
- Vasopressin in the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
- Vasotocin, Vasopressin, and Oxytocin in the Mammalian Pineal Gland
- Conclusions
- Chapter 3: Central and peripheral release of oxytocin: Relevance of neuroendocrine and neurotransmitter actions for physiology and behavior
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Organization of the Hypothalamic–Neurohypophyseal (HHNS) System
- Parvocellular Oxytocin Neurons of the Hypothalamus: Master Cells Arranging the HHNS Activity?
- Heterogeneity of Oxytocin Neurons
- Synaptic vs Nonsynaptic Oxytocin Release
- Intracellular Oxytocin Receptor Signaling
- Oxytocin System in Monkeys and Human
- Oxytocin in Human Health
- Perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 4: Organization of the neuroendocrine and autonomic hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Hypothalamic Integration of Time of Day
- Control of the Daily Rhythm in HPA axis Activity
- Control of the Daily Rhythm in HPT Axis Activity
- Control of the Daily Rhythm in Prolactin Release
- Control of the Daily Rhythm in Pineal Melatonin Release
- Control of the Daily Rhythm in Plasma Glucose Concentrations
- Control of the Daily Rhythm in Feeding-Induced Insulin Responses
- Multiple Subpopulations of Preautonomic Neurons
- Future Perspective
- Chapter 5: Sex differences of oxytocin and vasopressin in social behaviors
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Models and Interventions
- Sexually Dimorphic Influences of OT on Social Cognition
- Sexually Dimorphic Influences of VP on Social Cognition
- Effects of OT and VP on Social Cognition of Women During Pregnancy, Birth, and Lactation
- Discussion
- Chapter 6: Oxytocin, eating behavior, and metabolism in humans
- Abstract
- Oxytocin Neurophysiology—Relation to Energy Homeostasis
- Endogenous Oxytocin Levels, Eating Behavior, and Metabolic Status in Humans
- The Effects of Oxytocin Administration on Caloric Intake and Metabolism
- The Effects of Oxytocin Administration in Individuals with Obesity and Suspected Insult to Oxytocin Pathways
- Therapeutic Opportunities and Challenges
- Competing interests statement
- Chapter 7: The supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei in healthy aging and neurodegeneration
- Abstract
- The Supraoptic and Paraventricular Nuclei in Healthy Aging
- The Supraoptic and Paraventricular Nuclei in Neurodegeneration
- Conclusion
- Chapter 8: Perinatal stress and epigenetics
- Abstract
- Introduction: DNA Methylation and Cellular Identity
- DNA Methylation and Gene Function
- Epigenetic Programming of the HPA Axis by Maternal Behavior and Its Reversal by Epigenetic Regulators
- Early Life Stress-Mediated Epigenetic Reprogramming of the HPA axis: Epigenetic Changes in the Hypothalamus
- Early Life Stress/Adversity Causes Broad Epigenetic Changes Across the Genome Which Are Evolutionary Conserved
- The Effect of Early Life Stress/Adversity-related Broad Epigenetic Changes in Peripheral Tissues Outside the HPA Axis
- Socioeconomic Positioning and Epigenetic Programming
- Early Life Stress and PTSD
- Cross-Generational Effects of Trauma
- Early Life Stress Methylation and Metabolic Control
- Epigenetic Processes Mediating Effects of Stress During Adulthood
- DNA Methylation Programming of the HPA axis in Response to ELS: A Genomic Mechanism of Adaptation
- Dynamic Epigenetic Programming in Response to Early Life Experience: Setting up Future Gene Expression Trajectories
- What Are the Mechanisms that Mediate Between Experience and DNA Methylation Alterations in the HPA axis and Somatic Tissues and What are their Functional Roles?
- Summary and Perspective
- Acknowledgment
- Chapter 9: The hypothalamus in anxiety disorders
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Oxytocin
- Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
- Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- Chapter 10: Congenital isolated central hypothyroidism: Novel mutations and their functional implications
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Hypothyroidism
- Genetics of Congenital Isolated Central Hypothyroidism
- Central Hypothyroidism and Neonatal Screening
- Congenital Central Hypothyroidism—Clinical Aspects
- Concluding Remarks
- Section 7: Zona incerta
- Chapter 11: The zona incerta system: Involvement in attention and movement
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Organization of the Zona Incerta
- Connections of the Zona Incerta
- Overall Functional Networks of the Zona Incerta
- Conclusions
- Section 8: Ventromedial nucleus and dorsomedial nucleus
- Chapter 12: The role of the dorsomedial and ventromedial hypothalamus in regulating behaviorally coupled and resting autonomic drive
- Abstract
- DMH and VMH Locations and Anatomical Projection Patterns
- DMH and Cardiovascular Control
- VMH and Cardiovascular Control
- Conclusions
- Section 9: Circumventricular organs of the hypothalamus
- Chapter 13: The subfornical organ and organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis: Critical roles in cardiovascular regulation and the control of fluid balance
- Abstract
- Introduction
- General Anatomy
- Systemic or Local Administration Studies Demonstrating a Synergistic Role in Fluid Balance and Cardiovascular Regulation
- Physiological and Hormonal Activation in the Lamina Terminalis—c-Fos Studies
- Electrophysiological Evidence for a Role of Lamina Terminalis in Cardiovascular Regulation
- Studies Demonstrating That SFO and OVLT Are Dynamic Sensors
- Optogenetic and Chemogenetic Studies
- Human Studies
- Overview
- Chapter 14: Lamina terminalis fenestration: An important neurosurgical corridor
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Lamina Terminalis Anatomy
- When to Perform Lamina Terminalis Fenestration
- How Is Lamina Terminalis Fenestration Performed?
- Discussion
- Chapter 15: Arcuate nucleus, median eminence, and hypophysial pars tuberalis
- Abstract
- Brief Overview
- Cytoarchitecture of the Arcuate Nucleus-Median Eminence Complex
- Neuronal Populations in the Arcuate Nucleus: Neurotransmitters, Neuropeptides, Hormones, and Their Physiological Roles
- Neuropeptides, Transmitters, and Peripheral Hormones Involved in Energy Homeostasis
- Neuropeptides in the Arcuate Nucleus Involved in Control of Reproduction and Fertility
- Median Eminence and the Blood–Brain-Barrier
- Tanycytes in the ARC-ME Complex
- Hypophysial Pars Tuberalis
- Overall Morphological Features, Cell Types, and Messenger Molecules of the Pars Tuberalis
- Future Perspectives on the Human ARC-ME
- Diseases and Malfunctions Involving the ARC-ME Complex
- Chapter 16: Tanycytes in the infundibular nucleus and median eminence and their role in the blood–brain barrier
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The Origin and Classification of Tanycytes
- Tanycytic Morphology
- Functional Specialization of Tanycytes
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 17: The human hypothalamic kisspeptin system: Functional neuroanatomy and clinical perspectives
- Abstract
- Central Kisspeptin Signaling in Puberty and Adult Reproductive Physiology
- Kisspeptin Signaling in Peripheral Tissues
- Functional Anatomy of Kisspeptin Neurons and Receptors in the Animal Brain
- Neuroanatomy of the Human Hypothalamic Kisspeptin System
- Anatomic and Neurochemical Plasticity
- Newly Emerging Functions of Kisspeptin in Emotions, Mood, and Reproductive Behavior
- Some Clinical Perspectives
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 18: Kisspeptin and neurokinin B expression in the human hypothalamus: Relation to reproduction and gender identity
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Kisspeptin Expression in the Human Hypothalamus
- Neurokinin B Expression in the Human Hypothalamus
- KDNy Neurons in Humans?
- Connections of KP and NKB Neurons with GnRH Neurons
- Clinical Implications of KP and NKB in Human Reproduction
- KP and NKB Expression in Relation to Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
- KP Expression in Relation to Sexual Orientation
- Concluding Remarks
- Chapter 19: The infundibular peptidergic neurons and glia cells in overeating, obesity, and diabetes
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Peripheral Signals That Influence the IFN
- Neuropeptides and Their Receptors
- Second-Order Neurons
- Concluding Remarks
- Chapter 20: Hypothalamus and weight loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Abstract
- Overview of ALS
- Metabolic Changes in ALS
- Involvement of the Hypothalamus in ALS
- Treatment Targets for Preventing Weight Loss
- Section 11: Lateral hypothalamic area, perifornical area
- Chapter 21: The orexin/hypocretin system in neuropsychiatric disorders: Relation to signs and symptoms
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Neuroanatomy of Hypocretin Neurons
- The Functions of Hypocretin
- Primary Sleep Disorders
- Primary Headache Disorders
- Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Immune-Mediated Disorders
- Neuromuscular Disorders: Myotonic Dystrophy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Prader–Willi Syndrome
- Conclusions
- Chapter 22: Pleasure, addiction, and hypocretin (orexin)
- Abstract
- Anatomy
- Hcrt Link to Narcolepsy
- Hypocretin, Reward, and Opioids
- Hcrt, Dopamine, and Addiction
- Human Narcoleptics Rarely Get Addicted
- Morphine Does Not Produce “New” Hcrt Neurons
- Insomnia Is a Major Cause of Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms, Leading to Relapse
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Section 12: Tuberomamillary complex
- Chapter 23: Histamine receptors, agonists, and antagonists in health and disease
- Abstract
- Histamine and Histamine Receptors
- Histaminergic Tuberomamillary Neurons and Brain Histamine
- Histamine Receptors
- Histamine Receptors in Autoimmune Diseases
- Histamine Receptors and Substance Abuse
- Future Potential of Histamine Receptors in Brain Disorders
- Chapter 24: The tuberomamillary nucleus in neuropsychiatric disorders
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Neuroanatomy of Histaminergic Neurons
- The Heterogeneous Population of TMN Neurons
- HDC Expression and Sleep–Wake Modulation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Conclusions
- Section 13: Subthalamic nucleus
- Chapter 25: Imaging of the human subthalamic nucleus
- Abstract
- Introduction
- In Vivo Neuroimaging of the STN
- The Microscopic Anatomy of the STN
- Comparing and Integrating In Vivo MRI and Postmortem Studies
- Conclusion
- Chapter 26: Neuropsychiatric effects of subthalamic deep brain stimulation
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Neuropsychiatric Effects of Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease
- Subthalamic DBS for Psychiatric Disorders
- Conclusions and Future Directions
- Chapter 27: The subthalamic nucleus and the placebo effect in Parkinson's disease
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Placebo Response in PD Clinical Trials
- The Subthalamic–Nigral–Thalamic Circuit Involved in the Placebo Response
- Dopamine Release in Ventral and Dorsal Striatum
- The Role of Patients’ Expectations and Learning
- Teaching Neurons to Respond to Placebos
- The Role of Verbal Instructions in the Modulation of Motor Performance and Fatigue
- Conclusions and Future Directions
- Section 14: Corpora mamillaria, fornix, and mamillothalamic tract
- Chapter 28: Electrical stimulation of the fornix for the treatment of brain diseases
- Abstract
- Introduction
- What Is DBS?
- Why Consider Fornix DBS for Brain Diseases?
- Studies on Fornix DBS
- Challenges
- What Have We Learned?
- Conclusion
- Chapter 29: The contribution of mamillary body damage to Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff's syndrome
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Wernicke's Encephalopathy
- Korsakoff's Syndrome
- The Mamillary Bodies in Wernicke's Encephalopathy and Korsakoff's Syndrome
- Conclusion
- Index
- No. of pages: 548
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 180
- Published: July 1, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Hardback ISBN: 9780128201077
- eBook ISBN: 9780128201084
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Dick F. Swaab
Dick Swaab (1944) earned his medical and doctoral degrees at the University of Amsterdam, where he became involved in brain research during his third year of medical school. He was Director of the Netherlands Institute for Brain Research from 1978 to 2005. Since 1979 he is Professor of Neurobiology at the Medical Faculty, University of Amsterdam.
In 1985, Dr. Swaab founded the Netherlands Brain Bank (NBB) to serve as a source of clinically and neuropathologically well-documented research tissue. Since its founding, the Brain Bank has provided samples from more than 4,000 autopsies to 500 research groups in 25 countries. He was director of the NBB until 2005.
He is Leader Research team Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Neth. Inst for Neuroscience, an institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). Swaab is also appointed for 2011-2017 Chao Kuang Piu Chair of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.R. China.
His major research interests focus on, sexual differentiation of the human brain in relation to gender identity and sexual orientation, aging of the brain, Alzheimer’s disease, the neurobiological basis of depression, suicide and eating disorders. He has published over 540 papers in SCI journals, authored more than 200 chapters in books, and edited more than 60 books. Swaab mentored 84 PhD students from which 16 are now full professor. He is “Companion in the Order of the Dutch Lion”, bestowed by her Royal Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. In 2008 Swaab obtained the Academy medal for his role in national and international neuroscience.
Dick Swaab is author of the 2 volume monograph The Human Hypothalamus that appeared in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, Elsevier, Amsterdam (1000 pp) and the Dutch best seller We are our Brains (450.000 copies sold), that is translated in 14 languages. A children's version of the book (You are your brains) has also appeared in Dutch in 2013 and Russian (2014). Swaab's H-factor is 76.
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