Author: S.R. Pandi-Perumal (Editor), Pablo Torterolo (Editor), Jaime M. Monti (Editor) Full Title: Melanin-Concentrating Hormone And Sleep: Molecular, Functional And Clinical Aspects Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2018 edition (April 18, 2018) Year: 2018 ISBN-13: 9783319757650 (978-3-319-75765-0), 9783319757643 (978-3-319-75764-3) ISBN-10: 3319757652, 3319757644 Pages: 225 Language: English Genre: Biomedical Sciences: Human Genetics File type: EPUB (True), PDF (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: 149.79 € This book offers a compilation of papers on the role of melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) in sleep, sleep disorders and neuroendocrine functions. Leading experts in sleep medicine, psychiatry and neuroendocrinology provide a broad perspective on the field, from the anatomical structure and physiology of the MCH system to the connection with other systems influencing sleep and diseases like anxiety and depression. The potential of MCHR-1 antagonists as anxiolytic/antidepressant drugs is also reviewed. The book will represent an interdisciplinary guide for sleep disorder specialists, sleep researchers, psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, and behavioral sleep medicine specialists. ------------- Our members see more. Join us!