This volume discusses current research on glial-neuronal interactions in several neuroendocrine systems. Glial-neuronal bidirectional transmission represents one of the fastest-growing areas of investigation in neuroscience today.

Unraveling the interactions and signaling synergy between glial cells and neurons is critical to advancing our understanding of brain function. Consequently, this book summarizes the latest findings on the roles of astrocytes, microglia and tanycytes in the control of synaptic transmission, synaptic plasticity, blood-brain signaling, neuroinflammation and immune signaling. In addition, leading experts in the field discuss how reproductive function, the stress response and energy homeostasis are regulated by glial-neuronal communication.

Given its scope, the book is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students in the neurosciences, as well as postdoctoral fellows and established researchers who are looking for a comprehensive overview of glial-neuronal crosstalk in neuroendocrine systems.

This is the eleventh volume in the International Neuroendocrine Federation (INF) Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology series (Volumes 1-7 published by Wiley), which aims to illustrate the highest standards and highlight the latest technologies in basic and clinical research, and aspires to provide inspiration for further exploration into the exciting field of neuroendocrinology.

Chapter 6 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

PART I. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of Hypothalamic Development

The Role of Microglia in the Developing Hypothalamus
PART II. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of the Magnocellular Neuroendocrine System
Functional Consequences of Morphological Plasticity in the Adult Hypothalamo-Neurohypophysial System.- Fenestrated Capillary and Dynamic Neuro-Glial-Vascula Reorganization of the Adult Neurohypophysis.- Astrocyte-Magnocellular Neuron Interactions in Hypothalamic Memory
The Multifaceted Roles of Hypothalamic Astrocytes and Microglial Cells in Neuroendocrine and Autonomic Regulation in Health and Disease
PART III. Gial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of Metabolic Function
Control of Systemic Metabolism by Astrocytes in the Brain
Glia-Neuron Communication: Not a One-way Street
PART IV. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of the Stress Response
Retrograde Signaling Via Dendritic Activation of Glial-Neuronal Circuits
PART V. Glial-Neuronal Interactions in the Control of Reproductive Function
Microglia, Hormones, and Behavior
Hypothalamic Astrocytes and the Role of Neuroprogesterone in Estrogen Positive Feedback
PART VI. Glial-Neuronal Interactions that Link Brain and Periphery
Unveiling the Importance of Tanycytes in the Control of the Dialogue Between the Brain and the Periphery
Tanycyte Regulation of Hypophysiotropic TRH Neurons.