Involvement of neuropeptides in the regulation of growth, structure and function of the adrenal cortex.

Abstract

Current data on the influence of neuropeptides on the growth, structure and function of cells comprising the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis were presented and discussed. The action of vasopressin, oxytocin, neurotensin, bombesin, neuropeptide Y, substance P and VIP have been evaluated. The hypothesis has been introduced that in vivo effect of some neuropeptides on the structure and function of the adrenal cortex is mediated by vasopressin.