Advances in Vasopressin and Oxytocin - From Genes to Behaviour to Disease, Volume 170 (Progress in Brain Research) (Progress in Brain Research)
By Rainer Landgraf, Inga D. Neumann
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Number Of Pages: 656
Publication Date: 2008-09-12
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0444532013
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780444532015
Binding: Hardcover
Vasopressin and oxytocin are the key hormones of the hypothalamo-neurohypophysial system, and are well-known to be critically involved in antidiuresis, labor, and milk ejection. This book highlights the latest research on vasopressin and oxytocin, covering multiple biological aspects. The capacity of both hormones to regulate various aspects of social behaviours including pair-bonding, aggression, maternal love, and ual behaviour, is a main focus, as are their interactions with a variety of other neuromodulators and transmitters. Moreover, the book illustrates the recent development of vasopressin and oxytocin agonists/antagonists as potential drugs to treat not only disturbances of body fluid homeostasis, but also mental disorders, including social phobia, autism, anxiety, and depression. The promising combination of basic and clinical research, comprising physiology, neuroendocrinology, behavioral biology, pharmacology, imaging and molecular genetics makes this book an essential addition to both experts and scientists new to the field alike.
Comprehensive review of OXT and AVP physiology and behaviour
Each chapter covers a novel aspect of OXT and AVP research and is written by a leading expert
Review articles are ideal for experts and newcomers to the field alike
Discusses fascinating behavioural effects of oxytocin and vasopressin
Summarizes the recent explosion of neuropeptide research, physiology and behaviour, is in one location
http://www.book4doc.com/39897
By Rainer Landgraf, Inga D. Neumann
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Number Of Pages: 656
Publication Date: 2008-09-12
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0444532013
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780444532015
Binding: Hardcover
Vasopressin and oxytocin are the key hormones of the hypothalamo-neurohypophysial system, and are well-known to be critically involved in antidiuresis, labor, and milk ejection. This book highlights the latest research on vasopressin and oxytocin, covering multiple biological aspects. The capacity of both hormones to regulate various aspects of social behaviours including pair-bonding, aggression, maternal love, and ual behaviour, is a main focus, as are their interactions with a variety of other neuromodulators and transmitters. Moreover, the book illustrates the recent development of vasopressin and oxytocin agonists/antagonists as potential drugs to treat not only disturbances of body fluid homeostasis, but also mental disorders, including social phobia, autism, anxiety, and depression. The promising combination of basic and clinical research, comprising physiology, neuroendocrinology, behavioral biology, pharmacology, imaging and molecular genetics makes this book an essential addition to both experts and scientists new to the field alike.
Comprehensive review of OXT and AVP physiology and behaviour
Each chapter covers a novel aspect of OXT and AVP research and is written by a leading expert
Review articles are ideal for experts and newcomers to the field alike
Discusses fascinating behavioural effects of oxytocin and vasopressin
Summarizes the recent explosion of neuropeptide research, physiology and behaviour, is in one location
http://www.book4doc.com/39897
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