The hypothalamic control of prolactin secretion is different from other anterior pituitary
hormones, in that it is predominantly inhibitory, by means of dopamine from the …

Dopamine is a small and relatively simple molecule that fulfills diverse functions. Within the
brain, it acts as a classical neurotransmitter whose attenuation or overactivity can result in …

Due to their chemical properties, steroid hormones cross the blood-brain barrier where they
have profound effects on neuronal development and reorganization both in invertebrates …

Living organisms represent, in essence, dynamic interactions of high complexity between
membrane‐separated compartments that cannot exist on their own, but reach behaviour in …

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Deletion of the dopamine transporter (DAT) results in increased dopaminergic tone, anterior
pituitary hypoplasia, dwarfism, and an inability to lactate. DAT elimination alters the spatial …

Abstract Renner U, Pagotto U, Arzt E, Stalla GK. Autocrine and paracrine roles of
polypeptide growth factors, cytokines and vasogenic substances in normal and tumorous …

Angiogenesis, the formation of a new blood supply, is an essential step in tumorigenesis.
Although vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is known to be a very potent angiogenic …

A strong connection between neuronal and metabolic health has been revealed in recent
years. It appears that both normal and pathophysiological aging, as well as …

Background: High rates of postpartum relapse occur in women with histories of bipolar or
schizoaffective disorder. These relapses may be triggered by the postdelivery fall in …