Abstract
The mammalian hypothalamic magnocellular neurons of the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei are among the best understood of all peptidergic neurons. Through their anatomical features, vasopressin- and oxytocincontaining neurons have revealed many important aspects of dendritic functions. Here, we review our understanding of the mechanisms of somato-dendritic peptide release, and the effects of autocrine, paracrine and hormone-like signalling on neuronal networks and behaviour.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-9 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences |
Volume | 370 |
Issue number | 1672 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 5 2015 |
Keywords
- Calcium
- Homeostasis
- Hypothalamus
- Paraventricular nucleus
- Priming
- Supraoptic nucleus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)