Neural and Endocrine Peptides and Receptors

1. Brain Peptides and Receptors

   1. The Neurobiology of Neurotensin

      • Peter J. Elliott, Charles B. Nemeroff

      Pages 219-245

   2. Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide in the Central Nervous System

      • David M. Jacobowitz, Gerhard Skofitsch

      Pages 247-288

   3. Insulin Receptors in the Brain

      • Derek LeRoith, William Lowe, Robert J. Waldbillig, Celeste Hart, Jean Simon, Joshua Shemer et al.

      Pages 289-298

   4. Atrial Natriuretic Factors

      • Rémi Quirion

      Pages 299-312

   5. Effects of Cations and Nucleotides on Neurotensin Binding to Rat Brain Synaptic Membranes

      • Patrick Kitabgi, Jean-Pierre Vincent

      Pages 313-319

   6. Neuropeptides Modulate Carbachol-Stimulated “Boxing” Behavior in the Rat Medial Frontal Cortex

      • Jacqueline N. Crawley, Jill A. Stivers, David M. Jacobowitz

      Pages 321-332

   7. Brain Peptides and the Control of Eating Behavior

      • Sarah Fryer Leibowitz, B. Glenn Stanley

      Pages 333-352

   8. Neuropeptide Y

      • Satya P. Kalra, L. G. Allen, J. T. Clark, W. R. Crowley, P. S. Kalra

      Pages 353-366

   9. Kinins as Neuropeptides

      • David C. Perry

      Pages 367-387

   10. The Neuroanatomic Correlates of the Behavioral Effects of Bombesin

       • S. Johnston, P. Parmashwar, Z. Merali

       Pages 389-404

2. Peptides in Normal and Malignant Cells

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 405-405

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   2. Physiological Effects of Transforming Growth Factor α

      • James P. Tam

      Pages 407-420

   3. Peptides and Their Receptors in Oat Cell Carcinoma

      • Terry W. Moody, Louis Y. Korman, Desmond N. Carney

      Pages 421-430

   4. Bombesin/Gastrin-Releasing Peptide Stimulation of Small-Cell Lung Cancer Clonal Growth

      • Desmond N. Carney, Terry W. Moody, Frank Cuttitta

      Pages 431-438

   5. A CRF-Producing and -Secreting Tumor of the Lung

      • G. Kahaly, T. Strack, U. Krause, J. Schrezenmeir, J. Beyer, W. Ormanns et al.

      Pages 439-447

   6. Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Increases Tyrosine Hydroxylase Activity in Cultures of Normal and Neoplastic Chromaffin Cells

      • Arthur S. Tischler, Donna Costopoulos, James E. Jumblatt, Robert L. Perlman, Joel Horwitz

      Pages 449-460

3. Peripheral Peptides and Receptors

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 461-461

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   2. Localization of Neural and Endocrine Peptides

      • J. M. Polak, S. R. Bloom

      Pages 463-483

   3. Structure-Function Studies of Agonists and Antagonists for Gastrointestinal Peptide Receptors on Pancreatic Acinar Cells

      • Robert T. Jensen, Jerry D. Gardner

      Pages 485-500

   4. Antagonists for Substance P and Other Neurokinins

      • D. Regoli, J. Mizrahi, P. d’Orleans-Juste, S. Dion, G. Drapeau, E. Escher

      Pages 501-511

The Fifth Annual Washington Spring Symposium on Health Sciences attracted over 400 scientists from 20 countries. It was held at the Lisner Auditorium of the George Washington University in Washington. D.C. The theme of the meeting was neural and endocrine peptides and receptors. The meeting emphasized basic and clinical research on neural and endocrine peptides and receptors. The six plenary sessions emphasized pituitary peptides, releasing factors, brain peptides, growth factors, peripheral peptides, and clinical applications. The chapters in this volume are derived from each of these six scientific sessions plus the poster and special sessions. The Abraham White Distinguished Scientist A ward was presented to Dr. Julius Axelrod for his numerous contributions to the field of neurochemistry. He presented the keynote address, which was entitled "The Regulation of the Release of ACTH." Dr. Axelrod discussed numerous factors, such as the peptides CRF, VIP, and somatostatin, that regulate hormone secretion from pituitary cells. The Distinguished Public Service Award was presented to Senator Lowell Weicker, Jr., in recognition of his leadership and outstanding achievements in the United States Senate and for his legislative support for biomedical research and education. In the symposium banquet address, Senator Weicker stressed the need for continued federal support of biomedical science research.

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