Central Glucocorticoid Receptor Immunoreactive Neurons: New Insights into the Endocrine Regulation of the Brain (original) (raw)

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This paper investigates the distribution and significance of central glucocorticoid receptor (GR) immunoreactive neurons in the brain, particularly focusing on their role in chemical transmission. It examines both wiring and volume transmission aspects in the central nervous system and highlights the importance of glucocorticoids as peripheral signals influencing neuronal communication. Insights into their effects on specific brain regions, such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, suggest a crucial role for GR in the regulation of neuronal activity and endocrine signaling.

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