Neuropeptides and Other Bioactive Peptides: From Discovery to Function (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781615045068)

Neuropeptides and peptide hormones represent the largest class of chemical messengers that transmit information from one cell to another. In this review, several decades of research on peptides in cell-cell signaling are summarized, with a focus on neuropeptide discovery, biosynthesis, and function. In addition to covering the well-studied aspects of neuropeptides, emerging concepts are discussed, including classical versus non-classical neuropeptides and direct versus indirect neuropeptides. Other potential functions for peptides in intercellular and intracellular signaling are also discussed. Table of Contents: Overview of Neuropeptides / Neuropeptide Discovery / Neuropeptide Biosynthesis / Neuropeptides After Secretion: Receptors and Peptidases / Representative Neuropeptides / Concluding Remarks and Future Directions / References / Author Biography

Author: Lloyd D. Fricker
ISBN-10: 1615045066
ISBN-13: 9781615045068
Publisher: Morgan & Claypool
Language: English
Published: 07/02/2012
Pages: 118
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.25d