Sensory Nerves and Neuropeptides in Gastroenterology:From Basic Science to Clinical Perspectives (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology)
Contributors: Marcello Costa (Editor); Calgero Surrenti (Editor); Sergio Gorini (Editor); Carlo Alberto Maggi (Editor); Alberto Meli (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: June 30, 1991
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780306439117
Subjects: Gastrointestinal Physiology; Medical; Animals; Science/Mathematics; Gastroenterology; Mammals; Neuroscience; Medical / Gastroenterology; Medical-Gastroenterology; Medical-Neuroscience; Nature / Mammals; Afferent pathways; Congresses; Gastrointestinal hormones; Gastrointestinal system; Innervation
Description: Delineates a suggestive scenario in which sensory nerves of the gut, and the multiple messages they carry through the release of neuropeptides, are to be considered a major target in the development of new drugs potentially useful in a number of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Among the 27 papers are discussions of such topics as capsaicin as a tool for studying sensory neuron functions, evolutionary aspects in the peripheral peptidergic signals, and pathophysiological and clinical aspects of visceral pain.