The Neurohypophysis: Structure, Function and Control, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Neurohypophysis

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Copyright page
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List of Contributors
Pages v-vii

Preface
Page ix
Barry Cross, Gareth Leng

Chairman's Introductory Remarks
Pages xi-xii
B.A. Cross

List of Abbreviations
Page xiii

Organization of Neural Inputs to the Supraoptic and Paraventricular Nuclei: Anatomical Aspects Original Research Article
Pages 3-18
J.F. Morris

The Organization and Biochemical Specificity of Afferent Projections to the Paraventricular and Supraoptic Nuclei Original Research Article
Pages 19-29
P.E. Sawchenko, L.W. Swanson

Combined Morphometric and Immunocytochemical Evidence That in the Paraventricular Nucleus of the Rat Oxytocin- but not Vasopressin-Neurones Respond to the Suckling Stimulus Original Research Article
Pages 31-38
J.A. Russell

Electrophysiology of the Afferent Input to Oxytocin- and Vasopressin-Secreting Neurones. Facts and Problems Original Research Article
Pages 39-52
D.A. Poulain

In Vitro Studies of the Control of Phasic Discharge in Neurosecretory Cells of the Supraoptic Nucleus Original Research Article
Pages 53-59
J.B. Wakerley, R. Noble, G. Clarke

Control of Neurosecretory Cell Activity in the Hypothalamic Slice Preparation Original Research Article
Pages 61-70
W.T. Mason

Regulation of Vasopressin Release by Neurotransmitters, Neuropeptides and Osmotic Stimuli Original Research Article
Pages 71-90
C.D. Sladek

The Organum Vasculosum Laminae Terminalis: A Critical Area for Osmoreception Original Research Article
Pages 91-98
D.J. Ramsay, T.N. Thrasher, L.C. Keil

Morphology of Vasopressin and Oxytocin Neurones and Their Central and Vascular Projections Original Research Article
Pages 101-114
M.V. Sofroniew

Vasopressin and Oxytocin: Distribution and Putative Functions in the Brain Original Research Article
Pages 115-122
R.M. Buijs, G.J. De Vries, F.W. Van Leeuwen, D.F. Swaab

Quantitative Distribution of Neurohypophysial Hormones in Human Brain and Spinal Cord Original Research Article
Pages 123-128
J.S. Jenkins, V.T.Y. Ang, J. Hawthorn, M.N. Rossor

Neurohypophysial Peptides in Cerebrospinal Fluid Original Research Article
Pages 129-145
I.C.A.F. Robinson

Excitation of Hippocampal Neurones by Posterior Pituitary Peptides: Vasopressin and Oxytocin Compared Original Research Article
Pages 147-151
M. Mühlethaler, J.J. Dreifuss

Central Actions of Neurohypophysial Hormones Original Research Article
Pages 155-167
D. de Wied

Vasopressin-like Peptides and the Treatment of Memory Disorders in Man Original Research Article
Pages 169-182
J. Joules

A Comparison of the Learning Abilities of Brattleboro Rats with Hereditary Diabetes Insipidus and Long–Evans Rats Using Positively Reinforced Operant Conditioning Original Research Article
Pages 183-187
J.F. Laycock, I.B. Gartside, J.T. Chapman

Transplanted Vasopressin Neurones and Central Nervous System Effects of Vasopressin Original Research Article
Pages 189-195
D.M. Gash, M.F.D. Notter, J.R. Sladek, G.J. Boer

Possible Control by Oxytocin of Periodical and Synchronous Neurosecretory Bursts of Oxytocin Cells Original Research Article
Pages 197-201
M.J. Freund-Mercier, F. Moos, Y. Guerne, Ph. Richard

Precursors of Vasopressin and Oxytocin Original Research Article
Pages 205-215
H. Gainer

The Neurophysins: Production and Turnover Original Research Article
Pages 217-225
W.G. North, H. Valtin, S. Cheng, G.R. Hardy

The Structure of the Precursor to Arginine-Vasopressin: A Model Preprohormone Original Research Article
Pages 227-233
D. Richter, H. Schmale

Harbingers and Hormones: Inter-Relationships of Rat Neurohypophysial Hormone Precursors In Vivo Original Research Article
Pages 235-239
R.W. Swann, C.B. González, S.D. Birkett, B.T. Pickering

The Neurophysin Domains in the Neurohypophysial Hormone Precursors Original Research Article
Pages 241-246
R. Acher, J. Chauvet, M.T. Chauvet, D. Hurpet

Human Pituitary Neurophysin Precursors Original Research Article
Pages 247-251
J.G. Verbalis, A.G. Robinson

Characterization of the “Giant Precursors” (70–80K) of Vasopressin and Oxytocin in the Rat Hypothalamus Original Research Article
Pages 253-256
G.J. Moore, J.C. Rosenior

Ultrastructural Manifestations of Increased Hormone Release in the Neurohypophysis Original Research Article
Pages 259-272
C.D. Tweedle

Intracellular Membrane Movements Associated with Hormone Release in Magnocellular Neurones Original Research Article
Pages 273-279
D.T. Theodosis

Stimulus–Secretion Coupling Original Research Article
Pages 281-304
J.J. Nordmann

Mechanisms of Inactivation of Neurohypophysial Hormone Release Original Research Article
Pages 305-317
F.D. Shaw, R.E.J. Dyball, J.J. Nordmann

Presynaptic Interactions in the Neurohypophysis: Endogenous Modulators of Release Original Research Article
Pages 319-332
Q.J. Pittman, D. Lawrence, K. Lederis

Differential Regulation of Oxytocin- and Vasopressin-Secreting Nerve Terminals Original Research Article
Pages 333-341
R.J. Bicknell, G. Leng

Enkephalin—Glial Interaction and Its Consequence for Vasopressin and Oxytocin Release from the Rat Neural Lobe Original Research Article
Pages 343-351
F.W. van Leeuwen, G.J. de ries

Neurohypophysial Opiate Receptors: Are They On Pituicytes? Original Research Article
Pages 353-356
S.L. Lightman, M. Ninkovic, S.P. Hunt

Evidence that Dopamine is a Neurotransmitter in the Neurointermediate Lobe of the Hypophysis Original Research Article
Pages 357-364
M. Holzbauer, E. Muscholl, K. Racké, D.F. Sharman

Design of Potent and Selective In Vivo Antagonists of the Neurohypophysial Peptides Original Research Article
Pages 367-382
M. Manning, W.H. Sawyer

Vasopressin: Mechanisms of Receptor Activation Original Research Article
Pages 383-394
S. Jard

Critical Differences Between Species in the In Vivo and In Vitro Renal Responses to Antidiuretic Hormone Antagonists Original Research Article
Pages 395-403
F.L. Stassen, W. Bryan, M. Gross, B. Kavanagh, D. Shue, L. Sulat, V.D. Wiebelhaus, L.B. Kinter, N. Yim

Is Vasopressin-Stimulated Inositol Lipid Breakdown Intrinsic to the Mechanism of Ca2+-Mobilization at V1 Vasopressin Receptors? Original Research Article
Pages 405-411
C.J. Kirk, J.A. Creba, P.T. Hawkins, R.H. Michell

Vasopressin Vascular and Reflex Effects–A Theoretical Analysis Original Research Article
Pages 415-424
A.W. Cowley Jr., B.J. Barber

Centrally Acting Humoral Factors in the Control of Vasopressin Release Original Research Article
Pages 425-435
L. Share

Anatomical Reciprocity Between Magnocellular Peptides and Noradrenaline in Putative Cardiovascular Pathways Original Research Article
Pages 437-443
J.R. Sladek Jr., C.D. Sladek

Neurohypophysial Hormones and Central Cardiovascular Control Original Research Article
Pages 445-457
B. Bohus, C.A.M. Versteeg, W. de Jong, K. Cransberg, J.G. Kooy

Role of Neurones in the Supraoptic and Paraventricular Nuclei in Cardiovascular Control Original Research Article
Pages 459-468
H. Yamashita, H. Kannan, K. Inenaga, K. Koizumi

Vascular Effects of Arginine-Vasopressin, Angiotensin and Noradrenaline in Adrenal Insufficiency Original Research Article
Pages 469-471
S. Ishikawa, R.W. Schrier

Interactions Between Vasopressin and the Renin–Angiotensin System Original Research Article
Pages 475-491
I.A. Reid, J. Schwartz, L. Ben, J. Maselli, L.C. Keil

Vasopressin and Adrenal Cortical Interactions Original Research Article
Pages 493-504
E.A. Zimmerman, A.-J. Silverman

Vasopressin, Corticoliberins and the Central Control of ACTH Secretion Original Research Article
Pages 505-511
A.J. Baertschi, J.-L. Bény, E. Kolodziejczyk, B.H. Gähwiler

Gonadal Sources of the Posterior Pituitary Hormones Original Research Article
Pages 513-519
D.C. Wathes, R.W. Swann, D.G. Porter, B.T. Pickering, M.G.R. Hull, J.O. Drife

Secretion of Oxytocin by the Corpus Luteum in Sheep Original Research Article
Pages 521-530
A.P.F. Flint, E.L. Sheldrick

The General Discussion: A Reflection Original Research Article
Pages 531-532
R.G. Dyer

Subject Index
Pages 533-542