Handbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology is a collection of a variety of brain proteins and peptides whose structure and functions are relatively well known. Each chapter provides a succinct and up-to-date summary of a protein or peptide as well as a review of the individual's contributions to the field.

The volume explores the progress that has been made in the field over the past few years and provides insight into the field today.

Contents

1. Nerve Growth Factor and Related Proteins
2. Signaling Through the Neurotrophin Receptors
3. CNTF and Related Neurokines
4. GDNF and Related Proteins
5. Fibroblast Growth Factors in Brain Functions
6. Transforming Growth Factor-βs in the Brain
7. IGF-1 in Brain Growth and Repair Processes
8. Erythropoietin Signaling Pathways in Neuroprotection
9. TNF-α in CNS: Physiologic and Pathologic Roles
10. Glia Maturation Factor in Brain Function
11. Nitric Oxide Synthases in Brain Function
12. 14-3-3 Proetins in Brain Function
13. Heat Shock Proteins in Brain Function
14. GFAP and Astrocyte Intermediate Filaments
15. GAP-43 in Neural Development and Plasticity
16. Protein Attractants and Repellants in Axonal Guidance
17. Opioid Receptor Genes and Their Regulation
18. Opioid Receptor Signaling
19. CGRP: A Multifunctional Neuropeptide
20. Substance P and the Tachykinins
21. Secretin Superfamily: PACAP, VIP, and Related Neuropeptides
22. Hypocretins/Orexins in Brain Function
23. Neuropeptide Y in Brain Function
24. Cholecystokinin Peptides in Brain Function
25. Oxytocin and Vasopressin: Genetics and Behavioral Implications
26. Corticotropin-Releasing Factor in Brain Function
27. Angiotensins in Brain Function
28. Leptin in Brain Function

Index
See also:
Handbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology: Behavioral Neurochemistry and Neuroendocrinology

Handbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology: Brain Energetics, Integration of Molecular and Cellular Processes

Handbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology: Neural Membranes and Transport

Handbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology: Neural Protein Metabolism and Function

Handbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology: Practical Neurochemistry Methods

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