The Role of Hypothalamic Neuropeptides in Neurogenesis and Neuritogenesis

Figure 1

Overview of the major hypothalamic nuclei producing neuropeptides. Paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei contain neurons producing corticotrophin-releasing hormone, urocortins, thyrotropin releasing hormone, oxytocin, and vasopressin. Ventromedial nucleus neurons produce Substance P, enkephalins, and Neuropeptide Y. Arcuate nucleus neurons express agouti-related peptide, Neuropeptide Y, proopiomelanocortin, melanocyte-stimulating hormones, adrenocorticotropic hormone-stimulating hormone, and endorphins (modified according to Paxinos and Watson, 1997 [30]).