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Melanin-Concentrating Hormone and Sleep Molecular, Functional and Clinical Aspects

This book offers a compilation of papers on the role of melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) in sleep, sleep disorders and neuroendocrine functions. Leading experts in sleep medicine, psychiatry and neuroendocrinology provide a broad perspective on the field, from the anatomical structure and physiol...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Pandi-Perumal, S. R. (Editor), Torterolo, Pablo (Editor), Monti, Jaime M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
Subjects:
Neuroscience
Neurosciences
Medicine / Research
Biology / Research
Biomedical Research
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Neuroanatomical structure of the MCH system. - 2. Projections of the MCH system to structures involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness
  • 3. MCH and the Orexin system – reciprocal influences
  • 4. Optogenetic stimulation of MCH neurons
  • 5- Role of MCH in REM sleep control
  • 6. MCH, REM sleep and the monoaminergic system
  • 7. MCH and depression
  • 8. MCH receptor 1 antagonists: anxiolytic/antidepressant potential in animal models
  • 9. Cannabinoidsand the MCH system
  • 10. MCH receptors and thermoregulation
  • 11. Sleep during the postpartum period.  Role of MCH
  • 12. MCH, sleep and neuroendocrine functions
  • 13. MCH, pain and sleep
  • 14. MCH and hypersomnia

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