This article reviews findings up to the end of 1997 about the inducible transcription factors
(ITFs) c-Jun, JunB, JunD, c-Fos, FosB, Fra-1, Fra-2, Krox-20 (Egr-2) and Krox-24 (NGFI-A …

Cortical modulation of central cardiovascular control mechanisms has been recognized for
many decades. However, it is only recently that the mechanisms underlying cortical …

The pattern and time course of brain activation in response to acute swim and restraint
stress were examined in the rat by in situ hybridization using complementary RNA probes …

The hypothalamo-neurohypophysial system (HNS) is the major peptidergic neurosecretory
system through which the brain controls peripheral physiology. The hormones vasopressin …

In response to stress, defined as a real or perceived threat to homeostasis or well-being,
brain systems initiate divergent physiological and behavioral processes that mobilize energy …

Fever is thought to be initiated by pyrogenic cytokines inducing the production of
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in the preoptic area (POA); PGE2 may act as a paracrine mediator …

The distribution of fos‐like‐immunoreactivity (fos‐LI) in the medullary and upper cervical
dorsal horn was examined following noxious facial stimulation, in order to evaluate the use …

The purpose of this study was to examine comprehensively and quantitatively the effects of
sustained hypertension and hypotension on neuronal expression of Fos, the protein product …

It is increasingly being recognized that active control of breathing-a key aspect of ancient
Vedic meditative practices, can relieve stress and anxiety and improve cognition. However …

Although nitrous oxide (N2O) has been used to facilitate surgery for> 150 years, its
molecular mechanism of action is not yet defined. Having established that N2O-induced …