Vasopressin Secretion Control: Central Neural Pathways, Neurotransmitters and Effects of Drugs

Title:Vasopressin Secretion Control: Central Neural Pathways, Neurotransmitters and Effects of Drugs

Volume: 18 Issue: 30

Author(s): Michele Iovino, Edoardo Guastamacchia, Vito Angelo Giagulli, Brunella Licchelli and Vincenzo Triggiani

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Keywords: Vasopressin, osmoreceptors, baroreceptors, circumventricular organs, osmolality, central nervous system, anatomical pathways, neurotransmitters, AVP secretion, hypothalamus.

Abstract: Vasopressin (AVP) secretion and release are regulated by a number of central nervous system sites that receive peripheral signals from the osmoreceptors and baroreceptors. Aim of this paper is to review anatomical pathways and neurotransmitters involved as well as drugs affecting AVP secretion.

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Iovino Michele, Guastamacchia Edoardo, Angelo Giagulli Vito, Licchelli Brunella and Triggiani Vincenzo, Vasopressin Secretion Control: Central Neural Pathways, Neurotransmitters and Effects of Drugs, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2012; 18 (30) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161212802651607