Brain-gut Peptides and Reproductive Function / Edition 1

by Charles D. Barnes, Craig Johnston

Overview

This book elucidates the role of brain-gut peptides in neuroendocrine regulation for understanding how these peptides interact with the reproductive neuroendocrine axis and for developing novel therapeutic agents for fertility or contraceptive therapies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849388484
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/20/1991
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Charles D. Barnes (Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA) (Author) , Craig Johnston (University of Montana) (Author)

Table of Contents

1. Influence of Ovarian Hormones on the Regulation of Luteinizing Hormone and Prolactin Release by Angiotensin II 2. Renin-Angiotensin System in Female Reproductive Organs 3. Renin-Angiotensin System in Male Reproductive Organs 4. Neurohypophyseal Hormones and Reproductive Hormone Secretion 5. Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide: A Neural Modulator of Endocrine Function 6. Reproductive Neuroendocrine Effects of Neuropeptide Y and Related Peptides 7. Opioids and Induction of Ovulation: Mediation by Neuropeptide Y 8. The Role of Neurotensin in Control of Anterior Pituitary Hormone Secretion 9. Galanin: A Potentially Significant Neuroendocrine Modulator 10. Cholecystokinin and Neuroendocrine Secretion 11. Motilin and Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide (GIP)