Orphan G Protein-Coupled Receptors and Novel Neuropeptides

Over the last decade it has been shown that orphan G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) can be used as targets to discover novel neuropeptides. A dozen neuropeptides have been identified through this approach. Each of these neuropeptides has opened new doors for our understanding of fundamental physi...

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Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Civelli, Olivier (Επιμελητής έκδοσης), Zhou, Qun-Yong (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
Γλώσσα:English
Έκδοση: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2008.
Σειρά:Results and Problems in Cell Differentiation, 46
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Διαθέσιμο Online:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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505 0 |a The Orphanin FQ/Nociceptin (OFQ/N) System -- Orexins and Orexin Receptors: From Molecules to Integrative Physiology -- Prolactin-Releasing Peptide -- Structure and Function of Ghrelin -- GPR54 and Kisspeptins -- Neuropeptide S: Anatomy, Pharmacology, Genetics and Physiological Functions -- The Melanin-Concentrating Hormone System and Its Physiological Functions -- Biological Function of Prokineticins -- Neuromedin S: Discovery and Functions -- Relaxin-3, INSL5, and Their Receptors -- The NPB/NPW Neuropeptide System and Its Role in Regulating Energy Homeostasis, Pain, and Emotion. 
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