Progress in Neuropeptide Research by Dhler
As early as in the twenties and thirties of our century Ernst Scharrer published papers suggesting, on the basis of morphological findings, that the brain exhibits secretory function which he called neurosecretion. Only a few decades later Scharrer's presumption was fully confirmed by the isolation of a number of neuropeptides and by the disclosure of their chemical stuctures. Neuropeptide research is one of the most rapidly expanding fields in biomedicin. Initially investigators focused their attention on the existence and role of neuropeptides within the hypothalamo-hypophyseal system. This particular area of research still provides plenty of interesting and fruitful findings. Neuropeptides -including those which were discovered as "hypothalamic" hormones can also be detected in other parts of the brain and even in peripheral organs. In fact, several neuropeptides were found to be synthesized not only by neurones but also by non-neuronal cells. These observations imply much wider functional relevance of neuropeptides than it had been supposed initially. It appears from present day knowledge, that neuropeptides are not only involved in neurotransmission and in the control of pituitary function but also in direct regulation of numerous peripheral biological processes, including reproduction, digestion, immune functions, and even cell growth. This volume includes the invited papers of the Symposium on "Progress in Neuropeptide Research" wh ich was held in Looz/Poland on September 8-10,1988. Topics ofthe symposium reflect upon newly discovered peptides, new localizations, new functions, and new technical approaches.-
Impact of Arbuscular Mycorrhizas on Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Ecosystems
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Sensory Systems and Communication in Arthropods
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Transgenic Organisms
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The Peptidergic Neuron
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Conservation of Endangered Freshwater Fish in Europe
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The Steroid/Thyroid Hormone Receptor Family and Gene Regulation
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Species Conservation: A Population-Biological Approach
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Biochemistry of Vitamin B6
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Methods in Protein Sequence Analysis
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Social Systems and Population Cycles in Voles
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Metallothionein IV
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Evolutionary Mechanisms of Defense Reactions
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Somesthesis and the Neurobiology of the Somatosensory Cortex
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Water and Ions in Biomolecular Systems
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The Maillard Reaction in Food Processing, Human Nutrition and Physiology
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Tropical Forests in Transition
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Progress in Membrane Biotechnology
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Frontiers in Crustacean Neurobiology
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Biochemistry of Vitamin B6 and PQQ
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9783764322687 |
| ISBN 10 | 3764322683 |
| Title | Progress in Neuropeptide Research |
| Author | Dhler |
| Series | Advances In Life Sciences |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Birkhauser Verlag AG |
| Year published | 1989-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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