The Somatotrophic Axis in Brain Function

Publisher: Academic Press Number Of Pages: 384 Publication Date: 2005-08-12 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0120884844 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780120884841 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: The somatotropic axis is one of the major hormonal systems regulating postnatal growth in mammals. It interacts with the central nervous system on several levels. Growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) receptors are expressed in many brain areas including the hippocampus, pituitary and hypothalamus. GH and IGF-I are important factors in the development and differentiation of the CNS and have protective properties in dementia, as well as in traumatic and ischaemic injury of the CNS. Also GH has an important impact on mood and well-being with GH secretory capacity being reduced in depression. 0120884844.rar

Neuroanatomy for the Neuroscientist

Publisher: Springer Number Of Pages: 300 Publication Date: 2008-07-11 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0387709703 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780387709703 Binding: Hardcover Product Description: In this day where research grants are the primary focus, many young investigators are thrown into neurosciences courses without any prior preparation in neuroanatomy. This book is designed to help prepare them by introducing many of the fundamentals of the nervous system. It represents the essentials of an upper level biology course on the central nervous system. Download 0387709703.rar