Despite affecting millions of individuals, the etiology of hot flushes remains unknown. Here
we review the physiology of hot flushes, CNS pathways regulating heat-dissipation effectors …

A complete reproductive cycle of ovulation, conception, pregnancy, and lactation is one of
the most energetically expensive activities that a female mammal can undertake. A …

Estrogen regulates the amount of white adipose tissue (WAT) in females, but its role in
males and whether WAT effects involve estrogen receptor-α (ERα) or ERβ were unclear. We …

The purpose of this paper is to thoroughly review the literature and present a data base of
the basic thermoregulatory parameters of the laboratory rat. This review surveys the …

This book provides a comprehensive review of the different aspects of thermal rqgulation in
laboratory rodents. Starting with a description of the elements of temperature regulation and …

The metabolic syndrome is a complex condition characterized by obesity, insulin resistance,
decreased high-density lipoproteins, and hypertension associated with high risk of …

Hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis function strongly influences feeding and body weight
in cycling females in many species. To test the sufficiency of cyclic variations in plasma …

Despite a strong male bias in both basic and clinical research, it is becoming increasingly
accepted that the ovarian hormone estradiol plays an important role in the control of food …

Estrogens, acting on both estrogen receptors alpha (ERalpha) and beta (ERbeta) are
recognized as important regulators of glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism. ERs …

Melatonin's pleiotropic actions begin from controlling day/night cycle and
hypothalamic/pituitary axes to, for example, vasomotor effects, immunomodulation, antilipid …