Neuropeptide and Neurotrophic Factor

Author: Fang Xiubin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: This book not only elaborates on the current research status of the biosynthesis, processing, secretion, biological activity, and mechanisms of action of neuropeptides, but also informs us about the position of neuropeptides within the field of neuroscience and proposes further directions for their development. The book provides a detailed discussion of the regulatory functions of various families of neuropeptides, as well as their evolution, molecular biological distribution, distribution, second messenger use, physiological effects, behavioral effects, and their relationship with clinical diseases, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of most important neuropeptides. The book also attempts to discuss meaningful results and points of contention based on as much experimental evidence as possible. It introduces newly discovered neuropeptides and their functions, as well as those newly discovered in the past two years. However, for neuropeptides commonly covered in textbooks, such as growth hormone-releasing hormone, corticotropin-releasing hormone, and gonadotropin-releasing hormone in the hypothalamus, as well as adrenocorticotropic hormone and prolactin in pituitary hormones, the book does not provide detailed descriptions to save space. This book is suitable for reference use by graduate students, university teachers, clinical workers, and advanced undergraduate students.