Neuropeptides and Control of the Anterior Pituitary
Abstract
Neuropeptides are short chains of amino acids that are produced in neurons throughout the body; when released, they bind to specific receptors on target cells, thereby communicating neural information to other neurons or to nonneural tissues (eg, hormone-secreting cells of the anterior pituitary gland, vascular smooth muscle, and secretory glands). Neuropeptides access the anterior pituitary via a portal vessel system and set into action complex pathways of neuroendocrine control.
Recommended Citation
G. L. Yosten et al., "Neuropeptides and Control of the Anterior Pituitary," Curated Reference Collection in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology, pp. 29 - 37, Elsevier, Jan 2016.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809324-5.03432-5
Department(s)
Biological Sciences
Keywords and Phrases
Hormones; Hypothalamus; Neuropeptides; Pituitary gland
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-012809324-5
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2025 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2016
