Neuropeptide Y and related peptides /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Alfalah, M. (Marwan), Michel, Martin C., 1959-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Berlin, New York : Springer, 2004.
Series:Handbook of experimental pharmacology ; v. 162.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Neuropeptide Y : history and overview
  • PP, PYY and NPY : synthesis, storage, release and degradation
  • NPY receptor subtypes and their signal transduction
  • Phylogeny of NPY-family peptides and their receptors
  • Neuropeptide Y and its receptor subtypes in the central nervous system : emphasis on their role in animal models of psychiatric disorders
  • Prejunctional effects of neuropeptide Y and its role as a cotransmitter
  • Neuroendocrine actions of neuropeptide Y
  • NPY : a novel on/off switch for control of appetite and reproduction
  • Behavioral effects of neuropeptide Y
  • NPY effects on food intake and metabolism
  • Neuropeptide Y and cardiovascular function
  • Neuropeptide Y and the kidney
  • NPY-like peptides, Y receptors and gastrointestinal function
  • NPY and immune functions : implications for health and disease
  • Transgenic and knockout models in NPY research
  • Structure-activity relationship of peptide-derived ligands at NPY receptors
  • Structure-activity relationships of nonpeptide neuropeptide Y receptor antagonists