Melanotropic Peptides - Volume Ii: Biological Roles

This volume discusses the diverse putative physiological roles of MSH and MCH. A concluding chapter of this volume provides a discussion of the possible evolutionary relationships between MSH and MCH in the control of color change.

List of contents

1. Melanotropins and Melanin Pigmentation of the Skin of Mammals 2. Melanotropins, Chromatophores, and Color Change 3. Melanotropin Effects on Pigment Cell Proliferation 4. The Melanotropins, Learning and Memory 5. Melanotropins and Peripheral Nerve Regeneration 6. The actions of a-MSH on the Adrenal Cortex 7. MSH in CNS Control of Fever and its INfluence on Inflammation/Immune Responses 8. The Presence and Possible Function of a-MSH and Other POMC-Derived Peptides in the Reproductive Tract 9. The Role of Melanotropins in Sexual Behaviour 10. Neuroendocrine Effects on Melanotropins 11. Melanin-Concentrating Hormone 12. Melanotropic Peptides and Receptors- An Evolutionary Perspective in Vertebrates

About the author

M.E. Hadley

Summary

This volume discusses the diverse putative physiological roles of MSH and MCH. A concluding chapter of this volume provides a discussion of the possible evolutionary relationships between MSH and MCH in the control of color change.

Product details

• Authors: Hadley, M E Hadley, M.e. Hadley, Hadley M.E.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781315895307
• ISBN: 978-1-315-89530-7
• No. of pages: 212
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Esoterics; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Holistic medicine; HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies, Complementary therapies, healing & health, Complementary therapies, healing and health