โ Scribed by Sean Murphy (Auth.)
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Interest in the functional roles of astrocytes in the nervous system has grown significantly as it is recognized that these cells not only have their own pharmacology but also release neuro- and vaso-active factors. This book relates astrocyte pharmacology to cell function for the first time, making it an attractive text across the neuroscience community. Discusses the pharmacological regulation of specific Covers functional interactions between these and adjacent CNS cell types* Examines regional heterogeneity of astrocytes with respect to receptor expres. Read more...
Content:
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Contributors, Pages xv-xvii
Preface, Pages xix-xx
CHAPTER 1 - Astrocyte Origins, Pages 1-22
CHAPTER 2 - Astroglial Adrenergic Receptors, Pages 25-45
CHAPTER 3 - Amino Acid Receptors, Pages 47-66
CHAPTER 4 - Biochemical Responses of Astrocytes to Neuroactive Peptides, Pages 67-87
CHAPTER 5 - Astrocytes: Targets and Sources for Purines, Eicosanoids, and Nitrosyl Compounds, Pages 89-108
CHAPTER 6 - Early Response Gene Expression Signifying Functional Coupling of Neuroligand Receptor Systems in Astrocytes, Pages 109-136
CHAPTER 7 - Voltage-Dependent Ionic Channels in Astrocytes, Pages 137-169
CHAPTER 8 - Astrocyte Amino Acids: Evidence for Release and Possible Interactions with Neurons, Pages 173-191
CHAPTER 9 - Regulation of the Brain Microenvironment: Transmitters and Ions, Pages 193-228
CHAPTER 10 - Neuropeptide Expression in Astrocytes, Pages 229-242
CHAPTER 11 - Regulation of Glycogen Metabolism in Astrocytes: Physiological, Pharmacological, and Pathological Aspects, Pages 243-265
CHAPTER 12 - Astrocyte-Derived Neurotrophic Factors, Pages 267-305
CHAPTER 13 - Astrocyte Networks, Pages 309-330
CHAPTER 14 - AstrocyteโOligodendrocyte Interactions, Pages 331-354
CHAPTER 15 - AstrocyteโMicroglia Interactions, Pages 355-382
CHAPTER 16 - AstrocyteโEndothelial Cell Interactions, Pages 383-397
CHAPTER 17 - Human Astrocytic Neoplasms, Pages 399-436
Index, Pages 437-457
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