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Central Functions of the Ghrelin Receptor, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
The Receptors Series, Vol. 25
Coordinators: Portelli Jeanelle, Smolders Ilse
Language: EnglishSubject for Central Functions of the Ghrelin Receptor:
Support: Print on demand
214 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
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Part 1: The ghrelin receptor isoforms
Chapter 1: Constitutive activity of the ghrelin receptor
Jacek Mokrosiński, Andreas Nygaard Madsen, Birgitte Holst
Chapter 2: Homodimerization and heterodimerization of the ghrelin receptor
Alessandro Laviano, Alessia Mari
Part 2: Mechanisms of ghrelin’s action
Chapter 3: The role of the ghrelin receptor in appetite and energy metabolism
Zane Andrews
Chapter 4: The vagus nerve and ghrelin function
Yukari Date
Part 3: Ghrelin receptors in food and drug addictive mechanisms
Chapter 5: Central Ghrelin Receptors and Food Intake
Mario Perello, Jesica Raingo
Chapter 6: Ghrelin receptors a novel target for obesity
Harriët Schellekens, Timothy G. Dinan, John F. Cryan
Chapter 7: Ghrelin receptor antagonism as a potential therapeutic target for alcohol use disorders: a preclinical perspective
Elisabet Jerlhag, Jörgen A. Engel
Chapter 8: Clinical Research on the Ghrelin Axis and Alcohol Consumption
Allison A. Feduccia, Lorenzo Leggio
Part 4: Ghrelin plays a role in various physiological and pathophysiological brain functions
Chapter 9: Ghrelin and Sleep Regulation
Éva Szentirmai, Levente Kapás
Chapter 10: Ghrelin and Memory
Nicolas Kunath, Martin Dresler
Chapter 11: Ghrelin receptors and Epilepsy
Jeanelle Portelli, Ann Massie, Jessica Coppens, Ilse Smolders
Chapter 12: Ghrelin plays a role in various physiological and pathophysiological brain functions
Sarah J. Spencer
Chapter 13: Ghrelin and Parkinson’s Disease
Marcus M. Unger, Wolfgang H. Oertel
The first book to present a comprehensive overview of the ghrelin receptor
Describes the role of ghrelin in feeding and adictive behavior, memory, sleep, and arousal
Explores options for bringing selected high potential GHSR ligands to a clinical setting
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