Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) in stress and disease: A review of literature and treatment perspectives with special emphasis on psychiatric disorders
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The CRF family of neuropeptides and receptors is involved in a variety of stress responses, in the regulation of appetite, metabolic and inflammatory processes as well as intestinal movements. From a primarily psychiatric perspective, the present paper reviews the literature on its anatomy, physiology and its involvement in psychiatric, neurological and inflammatory diseases. Finally, recent developments in the pharmacological aspects of CRF in these diseases are reviewed
Udgivelsesdato: 2008
Udgivelsesdato: 2008
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Nordic Journal of Psychiatry |
Vol/bind | 62 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 8-16 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 0803-9488 |
Status | Udgivet - 2008 |
Bibliografisk note
JEnglishRevieworgensen, MB, Univ Copenhagen Hosp, Rigshosp, Dept Psychiat, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmarkmartinbj@rh.regionh.dk890TAYLOR & FRANCIS ASOSLOPO BOX 12 POSTHUSET, NO-0051 OSLO, NORWAYNORD J PSYCHIATRDiscipline: Psychiatry301NU
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