Role of Neuroactive Steroids in Health and Disease, 2nd Volume

Dear Colleagues,

Following a very successful first run, we are pleased to announce the launch of a second edition of a Special Issue on the “Role of Neuroactive Steroids in Health and Disease, 2nd Volume”.

The term “neuroactive steroids” has been coined to indicate steroids modulating brain functions, independently of their origin. Thus, neurosteroids (i.e., steroids directly synthesized in the nervous system) and steroid hormones (i.e., molecules synthesized in gonadal and adrenal glands) are included in this family. These molecules, through classical and/or nonclassical steroid receptors, act as important physiological regulators of functions of the nervous system (e.g., regulation of memory, learning, myelination, reproductive behavior, and glial functions), as well as neuroprotective agents in neurodegenerative (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, stroke, peripheral neuropathies) and psychiatric (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, etc.) disorders. This Special Issue will collect original articles and reviews that highlight the fundamental physiological and pathological roles of these molecules.

Prof. Dr. Roberto Cosimo Melcangi
Guest Editor

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• neurosteroids
• neurodegenerative disorders
• psychiatric disorders
• physiological effects

• Role of Neuroactive Steroids in Health and Disease in Biomolecules (10 articles)