Preface and Acknowledgments .................................. xiii
Chapter 1 Hormones and the Mutable Brain ....................... 3
Introduction: Endocrine Glands, Brain Plasticity,
Homeostasis, Allostasis, and Homeodynamics ................... 3
Hie Nervous System is in a Constant State of Remodeling:
Cellular Plasticity and Cellular Replacement ................. 8
The Classic Concept of Brain Plasticity: Cajal's Heritage ... 11
Cellular Replacement: A New Concept 15 Role of Hormones on
Brain Mutability: Plasticity and Metaplasticity ............. 16
Chapter 2 Brain Plasticity Regulates Hormonal Homeodynamics ... 21
Introduction: Brain Plasticity Regulates the Activity of
Endocrine Glands ............................................ 21
Neuroglial Remodeling Associated with Hormonal Secretion
by Hypothalamic Magnocellular Neurons ....................... 23
Neuroglial Remodeling in the Neurohypophysis ................ 29
Neuroglial Remodeling Associated with Parvocellular
Hypothalamic Neurons ........................................ 30
Neuroglial Remodeling in the Median Eminence ................ 34
Brain Plasticity and the Control of Hormonal
Homeodynamics: A Recapitulation ............................. 41
Chapter 3 Hormonal Influences on Brain Plasticity:
I. Melatonin, Thyroid Hormones and Corticosteroids .......... 43
Introduction: A Large Variety of Hormones Regulate Brain
Plasticity .................................................. 43
Hormones or Paracrine Factors? .............................. 47
Melatonin ................................................... 48
Thyroid Hormones ............................................ 51
Stress, Corticosteroids, and Brain Plasticity ............... 53
Chapter 4 Hormonal Influences on Brain Plasticity:
II. Sex Hormones ............................................ 65
Introduction: Sex Hormones and Brain Remodeling ............. 65
The First Evidences ......................................... 65
Regulation by Estradiol and Progesterone of Synaptic and
Glial Remodeling in the Arcuate Nucleus ..................... 69
Regulation by Estradiol and Progesterone of Synaptic
Remodeling in the Ventromedial Hypothalamic Nucleus ......... 78
Regulation by Estradiol and Progesterone of Synaptic
Remodeling in the Hippocampus ............................... 79
Regulation by Estradiol and Progesterone of Glial
Remodeling in the Hippocampus ............................... 86
Regulation by Estradiol and Progesterone of Adult
Neurogenesis ................................................ 88
Role of Brain Estradiol Synthesis in the Regulation of
Synaptic Plasticity and Neuronal Replacement ................ 91
Androgens, Synaptic Plasticity, and Cellular Replacement
in the Song System of Songbirds ............................. 96
Androgens and Synaptic Plasticity in Motoneurons ............ 98
Androgens, Synaptic plasticity, and Cellular Replacement
in the Mammalian Brain ...................................... 99
Chapter 5 Hormonal Influences on Brain Plasticity:
III. Peptide Hormones ...................................... 105
Introduction: Peptide Hormones as Regulators of Brain
Remodeling ................................................. 105
Vasopressin and Oxytocin ................................... 106
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone and Urocortins ............. 108
Prolactin .................................................. 111
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone ............................. 112
Insulin .................................................... 113
Growth Hormone/Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I ................ 118
Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I and Synaptic Plasticity ....... 120
Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I and Adult Neurogenesis ........ 122
Interactions of Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I and Estradiol
in the Regulation of Brain Plasticity ...................... 125
Erythropoietin ............................................. 131
Angiotensin ................................................ 133
Feeding Hormones: Leptin, Ghrelin and Glucagon-Like
Peptide-1 .................................................. 134
Hormonal Influences on Brain Plasticity: Recapitulation
of the Chapters 3,4 and 5 .................................. 139
Chapter 6 Life Stages, Hormones, and Brain Remodeling:
Early Hormonal Influences on Brain Mutability .............. 141
Introduction: Hormonal Imprinting of the Nervous System .... 141
Hormonal Orchestration of Neural Development during
Prenatal Life .............................................. 145
Thyroid Hormones ........................................... 145
Sex Hormones ............................................... 147
Enduring Effects of Prenatal Stress ........................ 151
Peptide Hormones ........................................... 154
Hormonal Regulation of Brain Mutability during Early
Postnatal Life ............................................. 156
Metamorphosis in Vertebrates ............................... 156
Thyroid Hormone Regulation of Postnatal Brain Development
in Non-Metamorphic Vertebrates ............................. 158
Gonadal Hormones ........................................... 159
Stress Hormones ............................................ 169
Peptide Hormones ........................................... 171
Early Hormonal Influences on Brain Mutability:
Recapitulation ............................................. 174
Chapter 7 Life Stages, Hormones, and Brain Remodeling: The
Transition from Childhood to Adulthood ..................... 177
Introduction: Prepubertal Maturation, Puberty, and
Adolescence ................................................ 177
Brain Remodeling during the Transition from Childhood to
Adulthood .................................................. 178
Hormones as Regulators of Brain Plasticity during
Prepubertal Maturation, Puberty, and Adolescence ........... 182
Brain Remodeling as a Cause of Hormonal Changes during
Puberty .................................................... 186
Chapter Summary ............................................ 190
Chapter 8 Life Stages, Hormones, and Brain Remodeling:
Adult Reproductive Life .................................... 193
Introduction: Hormonal Regulation of Brain Plasticity
during Adult Life .......................................... 193
Hormones and Circadian Brain Plasticity .................... 197
Hormones and Seasonal Brain Plasticity ..................... 200
Seasonal Brain Plasticity in the Song System of
Songbirds .................................................. 203
Extreme Seasonal Brain Plasticity in Mammals:
Hibernation ................................................ 207
Brain Plasticity and the Control of Hormonal
Homeodynamics in Seasonal Breeders ......................... 212
Brain Plasticity and Reproductive Cycles in Nonseasonal
Breeders ................................................... 213
Brain Structures Controlling GnRH Neurons .................. 213
The Ventromedial Hypothalamic Nucleus ...................... 220
The Hippocampus ............................................ 221
Hormones and Brain Remodeling during Motherhood ............ 222
Social Interactions, Hormones, and Brain Plasticity ........ 226
Traumatic Experiences, Hormones, and Brain Plasticity ...... 228
Chapter Summary ............................................ 230
Chapter 9 Life Stages, Hormones, and Brain Remodeling:
Disease and Neuroprotection ................................ 231
Introduction: Altered Cross Talk between Endocrine Glands
and the Brain under Pathological Conditions ................ 231
Pathological Brain Remodeling Affects Hormonal
Secretions ................................................. 232
Pathological Alterations in Hormonal Levels or Hormonal
Signaling Affect Brain Plasticity .......................... 235
Hormones Regulate Plasticity and Exert Neuroprotective
Actions in the Injured Brain ............................... 239
Peptide Hormones ........................................... 240
Melatonin and Thyroid Hormones ............................. 244
Steroid Hormones ........................................... 245
Glucocorticoids ............................................ 245
Dehydroepiandrosterone ..................................... 246
Sex Steroids ............................................... 247
Progesterone ............................................... 248
Estradiol and Estrogens .................................... 251
Testosterone ............................................... 264
Neurosteroids .............................................. 269
Chapter Summary ............................................ 274
Chapter 10 Life Stages, Hormones, and Brain Remodeling:
Aging ...................................................... 275
Introduction: Changes in Brain Plasticity and Endocrine
Function with Aging ........................................ 275
Biological Significance of Endocrine Function Changes
with Aging ................................................. 283
Brain Mutability Regulates Aging-Associated Changes
in Endocrine Function ...................................... 284
Hormones Regulate Aging-Associated Changes in Brain
Mutability ................................................. 285
A Paradox: Unexpected Relations between Brain Aging,
Hormones, and Longevity .................................... 288
Hormone Therapy and Healthy Brain Aging .................... 292
Does Aging Affects Brain Responsiveness to Hormones? ....... 296
Does the Brain Have Mechanisms to Counterbalance
Hormonal Changes with Aging? ............................... 299
Opportunities for Therapeutic Intervention: Hormone
Therapies and Beyond ....................................... 302
Hormones and Brain Aging: Summary .......................... 304
Concluding Summary ......................................... 307
Bibliography .................................................. 309
Author Index .................................................. 445
Subject Index ................................................. 463
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