Neurotransmitter Agents - Physiology
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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Neurotransmitters, receptors, and second messengers galore in 40 years.

12 Oct 2009 The past four decades have witnessed extraordinary advances in the molecular understanding of neurotransmitters, their receptors, and second messengers. This essay highlights a selected group of particular notable discoveries, emphasizing seminal ... Read more...

Emerging drugs for major depressive disorder.

30 Aug 2009 Most current pharmacologic antidepressant treatments target either or both serotonin and norepinephrine systems in the brain to alleviate depressive symptoms. However, > or = 30% of patients with major depressive disorder fail to respond to these ... Read more...

Secretin as a neurohypophysial factor regulating body water homeostasis.

30 Aug 2009 Hypothalamic magnocellular neurons express either one of the neurohypophysial hormones, vasopressin or oxytocin, along with different neuropeptides or neuromodulators. Axonal terminals of these neurons are generally accepted to release solely the ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Neurotransmitter Agents - Physiology'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Neurotransmitters, receptors, and second messengers galore in 40 years. 12 Oct 2009
• Emerging drugs for major depressive disorder. 30 Aug 2009
• Secretin as a neurohypophysial factor regulating body water homeostasis. 30 Aug 2009
• Orexin neurons are necessary for the circadian control of REM sleep. 30 Aug 2009
• Features of central neurotransmission in animals in conditions of dietary magnesium deficiency and after its correction. 19 Jul 2009
• Tripartite synapses: astrocytes process and control synaptic information. 13 Jul 2009
• [Traumatic experiences in patients with psychosis: more arguments against the "bio-bio-bio Model"] 30 Jun 2009
• [Hormones and osteoporosis update. Regulation of bone remodeling by neuropeptides and neurotransmitters] 29 Jun 2009
• Central regulation of ejaculation and the therapeutic role of serotonergic agents in premature ejaculation. 29 Jun 2009
• New insights into the role of endogenous opioids in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal and liver disease. 29 Jun 2009
• Reliable neuromodulation from circuits with variable underlying structure. 22 Jun 2009
• The effect of neurohormonal factors, epigenetic factors, and gut microbiota on risk of obesity. 13 Jun 2009
• Compulsive overeating as an addiction disorder. A review of theory and evidence. 10 Jun 2009
• Neurosteroid biosynthesis: enzymatic pathways and neuroendocrine regulation by neurotransmitters and neuropeptides. 4 Jun 2009
• [Roles of enteric nervous system neurotransmitters and interstitial cells of Cajal in the colon in slow transit constipation in rats] 30 May 2009
• Neurobiology of depression, fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain. 30 May 2009
• Depression and pain. 30 May 2009
• International symposium on pediatric neurotransmitter diseases. 30 May 2009
• Proton acts as a neurotransmitter for nicotine-induced adrenergic and calcitonin gene-related peptide-containing nerve-mediated vasodilation in the rat mesenteric artery. 27 May 2009
• Brain tumour necrosis factor-alpha modulates neurotransmitters in hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus in heart failure. 18 May 2009

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Technical information about 'Neurotransmitter Agents'

Definition: Substances used for their pharmacological actions on any aspect of neurotransmitter systems. Neurotransmitter agents include agonists, antagonists, degradation inhibitors, uptake inhibitors, depleters, precursors, and modulators of receptor function.

Registry Number: 0

Descriptor UI: D018377

Alternative terms: Neurotransmitter Agents; Agents, Neurotransmitter; Neuromodulators; Neuromodulator; Neurohormones; Neurotransmitters; Transmitter Substances, Nerve; Substances, Nerve Transmitter; Nerve Transmitter Substances; Neurotransmitter; Neurohumors; Neuroregulators; Neuroregulator;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; antagonists & inhibitors; biosynthesis; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; deficiency; diagnostic use; economics; genetics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; physiology; poisoning; radiation effects; secretion; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; urine; chemistry; contraindications; agonists;

Tree Number: D27.505.519.625; D27.505.696.577;

History Note: 1998; use explode 1995-1997

Technical Notes: general; prefer specifics