Melanin-Concentrating Hormone and Sleep: Molecular, Functional and Clinical Aspects (Hardcover, 2018)

1. Neuroanatomical structure of the MCH system. - 2. Projections of the MCH system to structures involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.- 3. MCH and the Orexin system - reciprocal influences.- 4. Optogenetic stimulation of MCH neurons.- 5- Role of MCH in REM sleep control.- 6. MCH, REM sleep and the monoaminergic system.- 7. MCH and depression.- 8. MCH receptor 1 antagonists: anxiolytic/antidepressant potential in animal models.- 9. Cannabinoidsand the MCH system.- 10. MCH receptors and thermoregulation.- 11. Sleep during the postpartum period. Role of MCH.- 12. MCH, sleep and neuroendocrine functions.- 13. MCH, pain and sleep.- 14. MCH and hypersomnia.