Cholecystokinin and Anxiety: From Neuron to Behavior

by Jacques Bradwejn, Eero Vasar

Overview

This book is about the role of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the neurobiology of anxiety and panic attacks. An up-to-date review of the topic is given in a multidisciplinary perspective ranging from neurochemistry to human behavior. This volume is equally informative to basic and clinical scientists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783662217078
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	05/15/2013
Series:	Neuroscience Intelligence Unit
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Pages:	189
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.02(d)

Table of Contents

1. Neurobiology of Anxiety and Panic.- 2. Molecular Forms and Regional Distribution of Cholecystokinin in the Central Nervous System.- 3. Animal Studies on CCK and Anxiety.- 4. Cholecystokinin and Panic Disorder.- 5. Psychological Factors and Response to Cholecystokinin.- 6. Interactions Between Cholecystokinin and Other Neurotransmitter Systems.- 7. CCK, Addiction and Anxiety.- 8. Opioid and CCK Systems in Anxiety and Reward.- 9. Summary and Future Directions.

Editorial Reviews

Reviews animal and human research suggesting that cholecystokinin (CCK) plays a role in the neurobiology of anxiety and panic attacks, for basic and clinical scientists. After addressing general issues in neurobiological research on anxiety and panic and covering the general properties of CCK as a neuropeptide, contributors discuss CCK interaction with other neurotransmitter systems, the relationship between CCK, addiction, and anxiety, and the neurobiological and behavioral contrasts of the opioids and CCK systems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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