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In contrast to the theory on the role of vascular hormone receptors in preferential pick up of circulating hormones, there may be no need to enhance selective pick up rather only prevent LH/CG transport to inappropriate sites.
, from cerebrovascular stroke and neurotrauma) [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] and, 3) decreases the risk and delays the onset of neurological disorders such as, Alzheimer's disease [ 4 5 ] . Numerous studies indicate that estrogen is essential for optimal brain function [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] , as estrogen has been shown to increase cerebral blood flow [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] , act as an anti-inflammatory agent [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] , and enhance activity at neuronal synapses [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] . Through a variety of mechanisms, estrogen strongly influences memory and cognition; a type of cognition, which is especially dependant on gonadal hormones (i.e.
, 1996 [ 3 ] ). For example, some classical neurotransmitters such as 5-HT have short-term effects on ion channels and other effectors such as adenylyl cyclase but also have growth factor-like effects in developing brain [ 4 ] and mitogenic effects on fibroblasts (reviewed in Gerhardt and van Heerikhuizen, 1997 [ 5 ] ). The peptide hormones insulin and IGF-1 have both short-term metabolic effects and long-term actions on cell growth and differentiation.
Our results indicate that δ-opioid receptors undergo rapid agonist-regulated endocytosis which is similar to that exhibited by a variety of peptide hormones and growth factors ( 24, 25) as well as certain G protein-coupled receptors, like β-adrenergic receptors ( 4), neurotensin receptors ( 26), or substance P receptors ( 27).
The mechanism linking short sleep with weight gain is unknown, but Mignot and colleagues' study in this month's PLoS Medicine [3] adds to the growing evidence implicating leptin and ghrelin, the two key opposing hormones involved in appetite regulation.
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