Steroid-Hormone-Dependent Organization of Neuroendocrine Functions (Neuroscience Intelligence Unit) [Hardcover]

Vladimir Patchev (Author), O. F. X. Almeida (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1570595550 | ISBN-13: 978-1570595554 | Publication Date: January 1, 1999

Steroid hormone influences on neural circuits throughout life largely determine the quality of the "dialogue" between the endocrine and nervous system, and thus, the function of adaptive mechanisms. This work provides a summary of "classic" knowledge on steroid actions in the brain, and addresses several novel and less explored issues, such as sex steriod-induced gender dichotomy in stress responsiveness, developmental effects of adrenal steroids on brain functions, contribution of steroid hormones to the structural plasticity of the limbic system, and the role of neurosteroids in the development of mechanisms,s of adaptation. This comprehensive update of steroid effects in the brain will be a helpful reference for basic researchers, whereas implication to the pathogenesis of neuro- and psychopathological conditions aim at the audience of clinical researchers. For students of medicine and biology, the book may serve as a guide to both, basic knowledge and intrigu! ing research objectives in neurobiology of steroids.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: R G Landes Co (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570595550
• ISBN-13: 978-1570595554
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,428,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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