Probing undiscovered neuropeptides that play important roles in the regulation of pituitary
function in vertebrates is essential for the progress of neuroendocrinology. Recently, we …

FMRFamide and related peptides typically exert their action through G-protein coupled
receptors. However, two ionotropic receptors for these peptides have recently been …

Neuropeptide FF (NPFF) has been proposed to play a role in pain modulation, opioid
tolerance, and several other physiological processes. However, pharmacological agents …

We recently identified a cDNA encoding three novel fish hypothalamic neuropeptides,
having LPXRF-NH 2 from the goldfish brain. In this study, to clarify the physiological …

A complete update of the highly acclaimed handbook with data on all neurotransmitters and
the majority of neuromodulators. The coverage is now even more comprehensive, with 15 …

Abstract 26RFa is a novel RFamide peptide originally isolated in the amphibian brain. The
26RFa precursor has been subsequently characterized in various mammalian species but …

We have previously shown that antinociceptive effects of morphine are enhanced in
histamine H1 receptor gene knockout mice. In the present study, involvement of supraspinal …

The possible roles of the NPFF system in pain processing are summarized from the
viewpoints of (1) biological activities of NPFF,(2) anatomical distribution of NPFF and its …

Neuropeptide FF has many functions both in the CNS and periphery. Two G protein‐coupled
receptors (NPFF1 and NPFF2 receptors) have been identified for neuropeptide FF. The …

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the structure of acid sensing ionic channels
(ASICs), their response profiles to acid, localization in a subset of sensory neurons, possible …