The interplay between oxytocin and the CRF system: regulation of the stress response
Oxytocin (OT) has drawn the attention of researchers since 1930. Since then, many aspects
of oxytocin have been uncovered, such as reproductive functions, dampening anxiety …
of oxytocin have been uncovered, such as reproductive functions, dampening anxiety …
Chronic stress plasticity in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus
Proper integration and execution of the physiological stress response is essential for
maintaining homoeostasis. Stress responses are controlled in large part by the …
maintaining homoeostasis. Stress responses are controlled in large part by the …
Oxytocin alleviates the neuroendocrine and cytokine response to bacterial endotoxin in healthy men
Oxytocin is a hormone and neurotransmitter found to have anti-inflammatory functions in
rodents. Here we used experimental bacterial endotoxinemia to examine the role of …
rodents. Here we used experimental bacterial endotoxinemia to examine the role of …
[HTML][HTML] Evidences for vagus nerve in maintenance of immune balance and transmission of immune information from gut to brain in STM-infected rats
X Wang, BR Wang, XJ Zhang, Z Xu… - World journal of …, 2002 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
AIM: To determine whether Salmonella Typhimurium (STM) in gastrointestinal tract can
induce the functional activation of brain, whether the vagus nerve involves in signaling …
induce the functional activation of brain, whether the vagus nerve involves in signaling …
The novel function of nesfatin-1 as an anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic peptide in subarachnoid hemorrhage–induced oxidative brain damage in rats
BACKGROUND: There is substantial evidence to suggest that oxidative stress plays a
significant role in the development of acute brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage …
significant role in the development of acute brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage …
The role of oxytocin in abnormal brain development: effect on glial cells and neuroinflammation
The neonatal period is critical for brain development and determinant for long-term brain
trajectory. Yet, this time concurs with a sensitivity and risk for numerous brain injuries …
trajectory. Yet, this time concurs with a sensitivity and risk for numerous brain injuries …
Participation of iNOS-derived NO in hypothalamic activation and vasopressin release during polymicrobial sepsis
PBF Corrêa, JAT Pancoto… - Journal of …, 2007 - Elsevier
Clinical and experimental studies with LPS injection have shown an increase in vasopressin
(AVP) secretion in the early phase of severe sepsis, which is subsequently reduced despite …
(AVP) secretion in the early phase of severe sepsis, which is subsequently reduced despite …
Sickness: from the focus on cytokines, prostaglandins, and complement factors to the perspectives of neurons
Systemic inflammation leads to a variety of physiological (eg fever) and behavioral (eg
anorexia, immobility, social withdrawal, depressed mood, disturbed sleep) responses that …
anorexia, immobility, social withdrawal, depressed mood, disturbed sleep) responses that …
Central nesfatin-1-expressing neurons are sensitive to peripheral inflammatory stimulus
MS Bonnet, E Pecchi, J Trouslard, A Jean… - Journal of …, 2009 - Springer
Recently, a novel factor with anorexigenic properties was identified and called nesfatin-1.
This protein (82 aac) is not only expressed in peripheral organs but it is also found in …
This protein (82 aac) is not only expressed in peripheral organs but it is also found in …
Sexually dimorphic role of BNST vasopressin cells in sickness and social behavior in male and female mice
Circumstantial evidence supports the hypothesis that the sexually dimorphic vasopressin
(AVP) innervation of the brain tempers sickness behavior in males. Here we test this …
(AVP) innervation of the brain tempers sickness behavior in males. Here we test this …