Introduction to the Special Issue "Neuroactive Steroids"

Cell Mol Neurobiol. 2019 May;39(4):471-472. doi: 10.1007/s10571-019-00657-9. Epub 2019 Apr 2.

Abstract

Steroids are complex molecules, exerting known and still unknown effects in the nervous system. Throughout this volume, the reader will find a wide spectrum of articles, giving an up-to-date account of the molecular, physiological, pharmacological, and clinical aspects of steroid action on the nervous system.

Keywords: Glucocorticoid receptors; Mifepristone; Mineralocortiod receptors; Neuroactive steroids; Neuropathology; Progesterone.

Publication types

  • Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Nervous System / drug effects*
  • Neuroprotection / drug effects
  • Receptors, Glucocorticoid / metabolism*
  • Receptors, Mineralocorticoid / metabolism*
  • Steroids / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Receptors, Glucocorticoid
  • Receptors, Mineralocorticoid
  • Steroids