Steroids and the Nervous System
, by International Meeting on Steroids and the Nervous System (2nd : 2003 : Turin, Italy); Panzica, Giancarlo; Melcangi, Roberto C.
- ISBN: 9781573314879 | 1573314870
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/1/2003
| Introduction: Steroids and the Nervous System | p. 1 |
| Estrogen Modulation of G-Protein-Coupled Receptor Activation of Potassium Channels in the Central Nervous System | p. 6 |
| Regulation of Gene Expression in the Developing Midbrain by Estrogen: Implication of Classical and Nonclassical Steroid Signaling | p. 17 |
| Conditional Regulation of Neurosteroid Sensitivity of GABA[subscript A] Receptors | p. 29 |
| Fluoxetine May Influence Lordosis of Rats through Effects on Midbrain 3[alpha], 5[alpha]-THP Concentrations | p. 37 |
| Pathogenesis in Menstrual Cycle-Linked CNS Disorders | p. 42 |
| Estrogen Receptor Gene Expression in Relation to Neuropsychiatric Disorders | p. 54 |
| Neurosteroid Biosynthesis in the Human Brain and Its Clinical Implications | p. 64 |
| In Vivo Effects of Estrogen on Human Brain | p. 79 |
| Neuroprotection by Estrogen in Animal Models of Global and Focal Ischemia | p. 89 |
| The Use of Estrogens and Related Compounds in the Treatment of Damage from Cerebral Ischemia | p. 101 |
| An ICI 182, 780-Sensitive, Membrane-Related Estrogen Receptor Contributes to Estrogenic Neuroprotective Actions against Amyloid-Beta Toxicity | p. 108 |
| Neurosteroids in the Retina: Neurodegenerative and Neuroprotective Agents in Retinal Degeneration | p. 117 |
| In Vitro Paradigms for the Study of GnRH Neuron Function and Estrogen Effects | p. 129 |
| Steroid Regulation of GnRH Neurons | p. 143 |
| Ovarian Steroid and Growth Factor Regulation of Female Reproductive Function Involves Modification of Hypothalamic [alpha][subscript 1]-Adrenoceptor Signaling | p. 153 |
| Steroid Hormones and Growth Factors Act in an Integrated Manner at the Levels of Hypothalamic Astrocytes: A Role in the Neuroendocrine Control of Reproduction | p. 162 |
| Seasonal Regulation of Reproductive Activity in Sheep: Modulation of Access of Sex Steroids to the Brain | p. 169 |
| Two Perspectives on the Origin of Sex Differences in the Brain | p. 176 |
| Puberty A Finishing School for Male Social Behavior | p. 189 |
| The MPN mag: Introducing a Critical Area Mediating Pheromonal and Hormonal Regulation of Male Sexual Behavior | p. 199 |
| The Activation of Birdsong by Testosterone: Multiple Sites of Action and Role of Ascending Catecholamine Projections | p. 211 |
| Gonadectomy Affects Hormonal and Behavioral Responses to Repetitive Nociceptive Stimulation in Male Rats | p. 232 |
| Progestin Receptors: Neuronal Integrators of Hormonal and Environmental Stimulation | p. 238 |
| The Aromatase Knockout (ArKO) Mouse Provides New Evidence That Estrogens Are Required for the Development of the Female Brain | p. 251 |
| Aromatase (Estrogen Synthase) Activity in the Dorsal Horn of the Spinal Cord: Functional Implications | p. 263 |
| Sex Steroids and Human Behavior: Prenatal Androgen Exposure and Sex-Typical Play Behavior in Children | p. 272 |
| Estradiol Modulation of Astrocytes and the Establishment of Sex Differences in the Brain | p. 283 |
| Aromatase Expression by Reactive Astroglia Is Neuroprotective | p. 298 |
| Neurotrophic Factors and Estradiol Interact To Control Axogenic Growth in Hypothalamic Neurons | p. 306 |
| Steroid Effects on Glial Cells: Detrimental or Protective for Spinal Cord Function? | p. 317 |
| Sex Steroid Regulation of Microglial Cell Activation: Relevance to Multiple Sclerosis | p. 329 |
| Neurogenesis in the Subependymal Layer of the Adult Rat: A Role for Neuroactive Derivatives of Progesterone | p. 335 |
| Steroid Hormone Signaling between Schwann Cells and Neurons Regulates the Rate of Myelin Synthesis | p. 340 |
| Ndrg2, a Novel Gene Regulated by Adrenal Steroids and Antidepressants, Is Highly Expressed in Astrocytes | p. 349 |
| 11[beta]-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases in the Brain: Two Enzymes Two Roles | p. 357 |
| Hippocampal and Hypothalamic Function after Chronic Stress | p. 367 |
| Corticosteroid Receptor Transgenic Mice: Models for Depression? | p. 379 |
| High-Quality Antidepressant Discovery by Understanding Stress Hormone Physiology | p. 394 |
| Index of Contributors | p. 405 |
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