Buy Brain Aromatase, Estrogens, and Behavior - Bookswagon
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Home > Medicine & Health Science textbooks > Clinical and internal medicine > Endocrinology > Brain Aromatase, Estrogens, and Behavior: (Oxford Series in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology)
Brain Aromatase, Estrogens, and Behavior: (Oxford Series in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology)

Brain Aromatase, Estrogens, and Behavior: (Oxford Series in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology)


     0     
5
4
3
2
1



International Edition


X
About the Book

It is well known that the class of steroid hormones known as estrogens have powerful effects on organs related to reproduction such as the uterus and the breast. What is less well known is that estrogens also profoundly modulate brain function and behavior. Estrogens, such as estradiol, can occur in brain as the result of ovarian secretion of the hormone into the blood that then finds its way to the brain. In male vertebrates, the testes secrete androgens, such as testosterone, into the blood and this class of steroid hormones can be converted into estrogens in the brain via the action of the enzyme aromatase which is expressed in the male brain in many species. Finally estradiol can be synthesized de novo from cholesterol as it has been shown in a variety of species that all the enzymes required to synthesize estrogens are expressed in the brain. This book collects chapters by experts in the field that considers, how estradiol is synthesized in the brain and what its effects are on a variety of behaviors. Special attention is paid to the enzyme aromatase that is distributed in discrete regions of the brain and is highly regulated in a sex specific and seasonal specific manner. Recently it has become clear that estrogens can act in the brain at two very different time scales, one is rather long lasting (days to weeks) and involves the modulation of gene transcription by the hormone-receptor complex. A second mode of action is much quicker and involves the action of estrogens on cell membranes that can result in effects on second messenger systems and ultimately behavior within minutes. Thus this book highlights novel views of estrogen action that are still under-appreciated namely that estrogens have significant effects on the male brain and that they can act on two very different times scales. This volume will be of interest to both basic researchers and clinicians interested in the action of estrogens.

Table of Contents:
Part I. HISTORICAL ORIGINS AND CONCEPTUAL BASIS OF THE FIELD ; 1. Naftolin F. The aromatization hypothesis and the discovery of estrogen synthesis by brain cells ; AROMATASE, ITS BRAIN DISTRIBUTION AND REGULATION ; 2. Callard GV, Greytak SR, Novillo A, Cotter KA & Meyer R. Brain aromatase in fishes: Historical perspective and comparative approaches ; 3. Roselli CE : The Distribution and regulation of aromatase in the mammalian brain: from mice to monkeys ; 4. Conley A, Orr VN, Trainor BC, Berger T & Hughes A. Multiple forms of aromatase in suiforms: tissue distribution, regulation and functional significance ; 5. Biegon A. Fowler J, Kim S, Logan J, Pareto D & Wang G-J. Regional distribution of aromatase in the human brain ; 6. Saldanha CJ, Remage-Healey L & Schlinger BA. Neuroanatomical distribution of aromatase in birds: cellular and subcellular analyses ; 7. Pellegrini E, Vaillant C, Diotel N, Benquet P, Brion F & Kah O. Expression, regulation and potential functions of aromatase in radial glial cells of the fish brain ; 8. Harada N. Molecular mechanisms controlling brain aromatase expression ; BEHAVIORAL (GENOMIC) EFFECTS OF LOCALLY PRODUCED ESTROGEN IN THE BRAIN ; 9. Clemens LG. The origin of the aromatization hypothesis 1970-1990 ; 10. Schlinger BA & Balthazart J. Aromatase and behavior: concepts gained from studies of aromatase in the avian brain ; 11. Heimovics SA, Fokidis HB & Soma KK. Brain Aromatase and Territorial Aggression Across the Seasons in Male Song Sparrows ; 12. Cohen RE & Wade J. Testosterone metabolism in reptiles ; 13. Krohmer RW. Aromatase, low temperature dormancy and reproduction in the red-sided garter snake ; 14. Gillies GE. Differential actions of estrogens in the male and female brain: a case for sex-specific medicines ; AROMATASE AND SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION ; 15. Sodersten P. A historical and personal perspective on the aromatization revolution: Steinach confirmed ; 16. McCarthy MM, Wright CL & Konkle ATM. Aromatase and sexual differentiation of the rodent brain: The old, the new and the unexpected ; 17. Bakker J. Aromatase and sexual differentiation: lessons from the aromatase and alpha-fetoprotein knockout mice ; 18. Adkins-Regan E. Aromatase, estrogens and differentiation of sexual behavior and partner preference in birds ; AROMATASE AND BRAIN PROTECTION OR REPAIR ; 19. Azcoitia I, Arevalo MA & Garcia-Segura LM. Brain aromatase and neuroprotection in mammals ; Duncan KA & Saldanha CS. Inducible aromatase in astroglia: protection and recovery from neural perturbation in birds ; RAPID CHANGES IN AROMATASE ACTIVITY & RAPID EFFECTS OF ESTROGENS ; 20. Laredo SA & Trainor BC. Photoperiodic regulation of estrogen-dependent aggression ; 21. Charlier TD, Cornil CA, Ball GF & Balthazart J. Cellular mechanisms controlling rapid changes in brain aromatase activity ; 22. Cornil CA, Dickens MJ, Ball GF & Balthazart J. Rapid modulation of aromatase activity by social and environmental stimuli in quail ; 23. Tremere LA & Pinaud R. Modulation of Central Auditory Processing by a Brain-Generated Estrogen: Rapid Effects on Neural Coding, Discrimination and Behavior ; 24. Remage-Healey L. Acute synthesis and action of estrogens in communication circuits ; 25. Thompson RR & Mangiamele LA. Rapid Effects of Estradiol on Behavioral and Physiological Responses Related to Reproduction in Male Goldfish ; 26. Balthazart J & Ball G.F. Concluding statements and current challenges ; Index

About the Author :
JB: Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Liege GB: Vice Dean for Science and Research Infrastructure and Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Johns Hopkins University


Best Sellers


Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780199841196
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
  • Height: 165 mm
  • No of Pages: 560
  • Spine Width: 28 mm
  • Width: 236 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0199841195
  • Publisher Date: 15 Nov 2012
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Oxford Series in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
  • Weight: 997 gr


Similar Products

Add Photo
Add Photo

Customer Reviews

REVIEWS      0     
Click Here To Be The First to Review this Product
Brain Aromatase, Estrogens, and Behavior: (Oxford Series in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology)
Oxford University Press Inc -
Brain Aromatase, Estrogens, and Behavior: (Oxford Series in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology)
Writing guidlines
We want to publish your review, so please:
  • keep your review on the product. Review's that defame author's character will be rejected.
  • Keep your review focused on the product.
  • Avoid writing about customer service. contact us instead if you have issue requiring immediate attention.
  • Refrain from mentioning competitors or the specific price you paid for the product.
  • Do not include any personally identifiable information, such as full names.

Brain Aromatase, Estrogens, and Behavior: (Oxford Series in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology)

Required fields are marked with *

Review Title*
Review
    Add Photo Add up to 6 photos
    Would you recommend this product to a friend?
    Tag this Book Read more
    Does your review contain spoilers?
    What type of reader best describes you?
    I agree to the terms & conditions
    You may receive emails regarding this submission. Any emails will include the ability to opt-out of future communications.

    CUSTOMER RATINGS AND REVIEWS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TERMS OF USE

    These Terms of Use govern your conduct associated with the Customer Ratings and Reviews and/or Questions and Answers service offered by Bookswagon (the "CRR Service").


    By submitting any content to Bookswagon, you guarantee that:
    • You are the sole author and owner of the intellectual property rights in the content;
    • All "moral rights" that you may have in such content have been voluntarily waived by you;
    • All content that you post is accurate;
    • You are at least 13 years old;
    • Use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity.
    You further agree that you may not submit any content:
    • That is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading;
    • That infringes any third party's copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy;
    • That violates any law, statute, ordinance or regulation (including, but not limited to, those governing, consumer protection, unfair competition, anti-discrimination or false advertising);
    • That is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libelous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;
    • For which you were compensated or granted any consideration by any unapproved third party;
    • That includes any information that references other websites, addresses, email addresses, contact information or phone numbers;
    • That contains any computer viruses, worms or other potentially damaging computer programs or files.
    You agree to indemnify and hold Bookswagon (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.


    For any content that you submit, you grant Bookswagon a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell, transfer, and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Additionally,  Bookswagon may transfer or share any personal information that you submit with its third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc. in accordance with  Privacy Policy


    All content that you submit may be used at Bookswagon's sole discretion. Bookswagon reserves the right to change, condense, withhold publication, remove or delete any content on Bookswagon's website that Bookswagon deems, in its sole discretion, to violate the content guidelines or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  Bookswagon does not guarantee that you will have any recourse through Bookswagon to edit or delete any content you have submitted. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days. However, Bookswagon reserves the right to remove or to refuse to post any submission to the extent authorized by law. You acknowledge that you, not Bookswagon, are responsible for the contents of your submission. None of the content that you submit shall be subject to any obligation of confidence on the part of Bookswagon, its agents, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners or third party service providers (including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.)and their respective directors, officers and employees.

    Accept


    Inspired by your browsing history


    Your review has been submitted!

    You've already reviewed this product!