Evolutionary Origins of Transventricular Transmission of Hypothalamic Hormones and Neuromodulatory Substances
- Authors: Belekhova M.G.1, Kenigfest N.B.1, Chernigovskaya E.V.1, Chmykhova N.M.1
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Affiliations:
- Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry
- Issue: Vol 55, No 2 (2019)
- Pages: 140-147
- Section: Morphological Basics for Evolution of Functions
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/0022-0930/article/view/159708
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S0022093019020078
- ID: 159708
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Abstract
Liquor-contacting cells, immunoreactive to oxytocin, vasopressin, monoamines (dopamine, serotonin) and calbindin, were found in hypothalamic neurosecretory nuclei of turtles (Testudo horsfieldi and Emys orbicularis). They are considered as sources of the nonsynaptic transventricular pathway responsible for the delivery of a broad variety of hormones and neuromodulators to different hypothalamic and extrahypothalamic brain structures. This phylogenetically ancient tract is inherent to all vertebrates, including humans, and contributes to the organization of different forms of social behavior.
About the authors
M. G. Belekhova
Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry
Author for correspondence.
Email: belekhova@yahoo.com
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg
N. B. Kenigfest
Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry
Email: belekhova@yahoo.com
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg
E. V. Chernigovskaya
Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry
Email: belekhova@yahoo.com
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg
N. M. Chmykhova
Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry
Email: belekhova@yahoo.com
Russian Federation, St. Petersburg
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