Neuropeptides: regulators of physiological processes

In recent years there has been increasing interest and, subsequently, active research in neuropeptides.

These neuroactive molecules coordinate, integrate, and regulate physiological processes in all organisms, throughout all phases of development.

Acting as neurohormones, neurotransmitters, and/or neuromodulators, they maitain physiological homeostasis and influence important behaviours patterns.

This textbook brings together and synthesizes the neuro-peptide research of the past decade in a comprehensive, scholarly manner.;The book is divided into two parts.

In Part One the author defines the basic principles of neurpeptide action, including their biosynthesis, processing, transport, distribution and interaction with receptors and second messenger systems.

In Part Two she discusses the regulatory functions of the families of neuropeptides in sufficient detail to provide both the advanced student and senior investigator with a thorough understanding of the most important neuropeptides.

The text also contains a complete late-1990s list of reference/reading list.