Trends in Comparative Endocrinology and Neurobiology, Volume 1162

The classical fields of comparative endocrinology and neurobiology are gaining new momentum from the many projects involved with the sequencing of animal genomes. This volume covers recent and new developments in the fields of vertebrate and invertebrate endocrinology and neuroendocrinology.
The comparative approach has proven to be one of the most rewarding to study gene functions and is a key component of functional genomics. The interactions between comparative endocrinology and genome sequencing as well as developmental biology and neurobiology are providing many exciting discoveries. Comparative endocrinology is highly suitable for translation of the knowledge of gene structure into insights into the physiology of organisms.
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Preface (G. M. Coast, E.W. Roubos, M. Vallarino, and H. Vaudry)
1. Structural and Functional Evolution of Vertebrate Neuroendocrine Stress Systems (R.J. Denver).            
2. Regulation of Expression of the Proopiomelanocortin Gene Expression: an Overview of the Signaling Cascades, Transcription Factors and Responsive Elements Involved (B.G. Jenks).
3. Behavioral Effects of Brain–Derived Estrogens in Birds (J. Balthazart, M.Taziaux, K. Holloway, G.F. Ball, and C.A. Cornil).
4. Hormonal and Environmental Control of Puberty in Perciform Fish: The Case of Sea Bass (M. Carrillo, S. Zanuy, A. Felip, M.J. Bayarri, G. Molés and A. Gomez).
5. Identification of New Members of the (short) Neuropeptide F Family in Locusts and Caenorhabditis elegans (E. Clynen, S.J. Husson and L. Schoofs).
6. Dermal Cytolytic Peptides and the System of Innate Immunity in Anurans (J.M. Conlon, S. Iwamuro and J.D. King).
7. Steroid Biosynthesis within the Frog Brain: a Model of Neuroendocrine Regulation (J.L. Do Rego, J.Y. Seong, D. Burel, V. Luu–The, D. Larhammar, K. Tsutsui, G. Pelletier, M.C. Tonon and H. Vaudry).
8. ACTH, the MSHs and the Melanocortin Receptors: Revisiting the Work of Robert Schwyzer – a 30 Year Retrospective (R.M. Dores).
9. Structural and Functional Evolution of the Pineal Melanotonin System in Vertebrates (J. Falcon, L. Besseau, M. Fuentes, S. Sauzet, E. Magnanou and G. Bœuf).
10. The Endocannabinoid System: An Ancient Signaling Involved in the Control of Male Fertility (S. Fasano, R. Meccariello, G. Cobellis, R. Chianese, G. Cacciola, T. Chioccarelli, and R. Pierantoni).
11. Peptides of the Adipokinetic Hormone/Red Pigment–Concentrating Hormone Family – a New Take on Biodiversity (G. Gäde).
12. Understanding the Multifactorial Control of GH Release by Somatotropes: Lessons from Comparative Endocrinology (M.D. Gahete, M. Duran–Padro, R.M. Luque, A.J. Martinez–Fuentes,  A. Quintero, E. Gutierez–Pascual, J. Cordoba–Chacon, M. Malagon, F. Gracia–Navarro and J.P. Castano).
13. Vertebrate Sex Steroid Hormone Receptors: Evolution, Binding and Neurodistribution (G. Guerriero).
14. Phylogenetic History, Pharmacological Feature, and Signal Transduction of Neurotensin Receptors in Vertebrates (J.I. Hwang, D.K. Kim, H.B. Kwon, H. Vaudry, H. and J.Y. Seong).
15. Hormone–Mediated Reproductive Behavior in the Red Bellied Newt (S. Kikuyama, I. Hasunuma, F. Toyoda, S. Haraguchi and K. Tsutsui).
16. Endocrine Disruption in A quatic Vertebrates (W. Kloas, R. Urbatzka, R. Opitz, S. Wurtz, T. Behrends, B, Hermelink, O. Jagnytsch, C. Lorenz, N. Neumann, C. Pietsch, A, Trubiroha, C. Van Ballergooy, C, Wiedemann and I. Lutz).
17. Major Genomic Events and their Consequences for Vertebrate Evolution and Endocrinology (D. Larhammar, G. Sundström, S. Dreborg, D. Ocampo Daza, and T.A. Larsson).
18. Molecular Cloning and mRNA Distribution of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase–Activating Polypeptide (PACAP)/PACAP–Related Peptide in the Lungfish (L.T.O. Lee, J.K.V. Tam, D.W. Chan and B.K.C. Chow).
19. Evolution of Complementary Peptide Systems: Teneurin C–Terminal Associated Peptides (TCAP) and Corticotrophin–Releasing Factor (CRF) Superfamilies (D.A. Lovejoy, S. Rotzinger and D. Barsyte–Lovejoy).
20. Feeding Behavior in Mammals including the Human (P. Magni, E. Dozio, M. Ruscica, F. Celotti, M.A. Masini, P. Prato, M. Broccoli, M. Mambro, M. Morè and F. Strollo).
21. Identification of Novel Genes Involved in the Plasticity of Pituitary Melanotrophs in Amphibians (M.M. Malagón D. Cruz–García A. Díaz–Ruiz, J.R. Peinado, M.R. Pulido, J. Araújo, S. Garcia–Navarro, F. Gracia–Navarro, J.P. Castaño and R. Vázquez–Martínez).
22. Recent Advances in the Regulation of Feeding Behavior by Neuropeptides in Fish (K. Matsuda).
23. Toward the Development of Novel Pest Management Agents Based upon Insect Kinin Neuropeptide Analogs (R.J. Nachman, P.V. Pietrantonio, and G.M. Coat).
24. Neuroendocrine Regulation of TSH Secretion in Amphibians (R. Okada, T, Kabayashi, K, Yamamoto, T, Nakakura, S. Tanaka, H. Vaudry and S. Kikuyama).
25. Effects of Xenoestrogens on the Differentiation of Behaviorally–Relevant Neural Circuits in Higher Vertebrates (G.C. Panzica, E. Mura, D. Miceli, M.A. Martini, S. Gotti, C. Viglietti–Panzica).
26. Testicular GnRH–Activity, Pr ogression of Spermatogenesis and Sperm Transport in Vertebrates (R. Pierantoni, G. Cobellis, R. Meccariello, G. Cacciola, R. Chianese, T. Chioccarelli and S. Fasano).
27. Dynamics of Glucocorticoid and Mineralocorticoid Receptors in the Xenopus laevis Pituitary Pars Intermedia (E.W. Roubos, M. Kuribara, F.J. Kuipers–Kwant, A.J.M. Coenen, H.A. Meijer, P.M.J.M. Cruijsen and R.J. Denver).
28. Using Transgenic Animal Models in (Neuro)Endocrine Research: Lessons from Xenopus laevis (W.J.J.M. Scheenen, E.J.R. Jansen, E.W. Roubos and G.J.M. Martens).
29. Identification, Biosynthesis and Function of 7 –Hydroxypregnenolone, a New Key Neurosteroid Controlling Locomotor Activity, in Non–Mammalian Vertebrates (K. Tsutsui, S. Haraguchi, K. Inoue, H. Miyabara, S. Suzuki, Y. Ogura, T. Koyama, M. Matsunaga and H. Vaudry).
30. Neuropeptide Regulators of Juvenile Hormone Synthesis: Structures, Distribution and Unanswered Questions (R.J. Weaver and N. Audsley).
31. Comparative Aspects of Endogenous Morphine Synthesis and Signaling in Animals (W. Zhu and S.B. Stefano).
32. Stimulation of Gut Immune System by Early Administration of Probiotic Strains in Dicentrarchus labrax and Sparus aurata (L. Abelli, E. Randelli, O. Carnevali and S. Pichietti).
33. Timing of the Functional Diversification of Alpha– and Beta–Adrenoceptors in Fish and Other Vertebrates (S. Aris–Brosou, X. Chen, S.F. Perry and T.W. Moon).
34. Effects of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide (PACAP1–38) and its Fragments on Retinal Degeneration Induced by Neonatal MSG Treatment (A. Tamas, K. Szabadfi, D. Reglodi, P. Kiss, A. Tamas, G. Toth, A. Molnar, K. Szabo and R. Gabriel).
35. Effects of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide on the Survival and Signal Transduction Pathways in Human Choriocarcinoma Cells (A. Boronkai, R. Brubel, B. Racz, A. Tamas, P. Kiss, G. Horvath, A. Lubics, A. Szigeti, S.Z. Bellyei, G. Toth, A. Lakatos