Perspectives on Vasopressin

This monograph about the polypeptide vasopressin covers all aspects relating to the production, control of release, and actions of this molecule within the body, including its roles as a hormone and as a central neurotransmitter.

Vasopressin is a hormone which has an increasingly important profile. Not only does it play a physiologically significant role in renal water regulation but it also has other renal actions and plays a role in overall cardiovascular control. Even more interesting is the recent growing interest in its potential effects on the brain, notably its influence on specific behaviours.

A consideration of the evolution of the molecule across the species and a brief historical perspective are included. Clinical conditions associated with hypo- and hyper-production states are considered together with aspects of treatment, in addition to other clinical correlates.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

World Scientific Publishing Co, Inc.

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Laycock, John Francis

ISBN:

978-1-84-816294-5

Specialty:

• Endocrinology & Metabolism
• Internal Medicine

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

360

Publication Year:

2009