Mechanisms in the Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis Involved in Control of Autonomic and Neuroendocrine Functions: A Review

C. Crestani, Carlos; H.F. Alves, Fernando; V. Gomes, Felipe; B.M. Resstel, Leonardo; Morgan de Aguiar Corrêa, Fernando; P. Herman, James

doi:10.2174/1570159x11311020002

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Mechanisms in the Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis Involved in Control of Autonomic and Neuroendocrine Functions: A Review

Published in Current Neuropharmacology • Mar 1, 2013

Authors:

Carlos C. Crestani

Fernando H.F. Alves

Felipe V. Gomes

Abstract

The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) is a heterogeneous and complex limbic forebrain structure, which plays an important role in controlling autonomic, neuroendocrine and behavioral responses. The BNST is thought to serve as a key relay connecting limbic forebrain structures to hypothalami...

Subject

Stria terminalis

Neuroscience

Neurochemical

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