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Copyright page
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List of Contributors
Pages v-ix
Preface
Pages xi-xii
Chapter 1 The gene knockout technology for the analysis of learning and memory, and neural development Original Research Article
Pages 3-14
Susumu Tonegawa, Yuqing Li, Reha S. Erzurumlu, Sonal Jhaveri, Chong Chen, Yukiko Goda, Richard Paylor, Alcino J. Silva, Jeansok J. Kim, Jeanne M. Wehner, Charles F. Stevens, Asa Abeliovich
Chapter 2 Molecular biology of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies Original Research Article
Pages 15-22
Charles Weissmann
Chapter 3 Molecular genetic analyses of myelin deficiency and cerebellar ataxia Original Research Article
Pages 23-41
Katsuhiko Mikoshiba, Hideyuki Okano, Atsushi Miyawaki, Teiichi Furuichi, Kazuhiro Ikenaka
Chapter 4 Gene expression of serotonergic neurons in the central nervous system: molecular and developmental analysis Original Research Article
Pages 43-52
Tong H. Joh, Sung Oh Huh, Jin H. Son
Chapter 5 The involvement of PKC and multifunctional CaM kinase II of the postsynaptic neuron in induction and maintenance of long-term potentiation Original Research Article
Pages 55-63
T.P. Feng
Chapter 6 Neuronal calcium channels encoded by the Ξ±1A subunit and their contribution to excitatory synaptic transmission in the CNS Original Research Article
Pages 65-78
David B. Wheeler, Andrew Randall, William A. Sather, Richard W. Tsien
Chapter 7 Synaptic vesicle proteins and regulated exocytosis Original Research Article
Pages 79-85
Lisa A. Elferink, Richard H. Scheller
Chapter 8 The molecular organization of voltage-dependent K+ channels in vivo Original Research Article
Pages 87-93
Morgan Sheng, Yuh Nung Jan, Lily Jan
Chapter 9 Decoding Ca2+ signals to the nucleus by multifunctional CaM kinase Original Research Article
Pages 95-104
Howard Schulman, Kevin Heist, Mallika Srinivasan
Chapter 10 Kainate-induced changes in gene expression in the rat hippocampus Original Research Article
Pages 105-116
Keith R. Pennypacker, Jau-Shyong Hong
Chapter 11 Mechanisms of neuronal plasticity as analyzed at the single cell level Original Research Article
Pages 117-126
James Eberwine, Yanxiang Cao, Suresh Nair, Kevin Miyashiro, Scott Mackler, Richard Finnell, James Surmeier, Marc Dichter
Chapter 12 Plasticity and commitment in the developing cerebral cortex Original Research Article
Pages 129-143
Susan K. McConnell
Chapter 13 Growth factors in the CNS and their effects on oligodendroglia Original Research Article
Pages 145-169
M.A. Kahn, J. de Vellis
Chapter 14 Social control of cell size: males and females are different Original Research Article
Pages 171-177
Russell D. Fernald
Chapter 15 The differentiation and function of the touch receptor neurons of Caenorhabditis elegans Original Research Article
Pages 179-182
Martin Chalfie
Chapter 16 Functions of the L2/HNK-1 carbohydrate in the nervous system Original Research Article
Pages 183-188
Melitta Schachner, Rudolf Martini, Heike Hall, Georg Orberger
Chapter 17 Neurotrophic factors and their receptors Original Research Article
Pages 189-195
Nancy Y. Ip, George D. Yancopoulos
Chapter 18 Induction of non-catalytic TrkB neurotrophin receptors during lesion-induced synaptic rearrangement in the adult rat hippocampus Original Research Article
Pages 197-210
Klaus D. Beck, Franz Hefti
Chapter 19 Plasticity of developing neuromuscular synapses Original Research Article
Pages 211-215
Yang Dan, Yijiuan Lo, Mu-ming Poo
Chapter 20 A RT-PCR study of gene expression in a mechanical injury model Original Research Article
Pages 219-229
Lawrence F. Eng, Yuen Ling Lee, Greer M. Murphy, Albert C.H. Yu
Chapter 21 Stimulation of phospholipase A2 expression in rat cultured astrocytes by LPS, TNFΞ± and IL-1Ξ² Original Research Article
Pages 231-238
Grace Y. Sun, Zhong-Yi Hu
Chapter 22 Correlation between proto-oncogene, fibroblast growth factor and adaptive response in brain infarct Original Research Article
Pages 239-244
H. Mei Liu
Chapter 23 Gene expression in astrocytes during and after ischemia Original Research Article
Pages 245-253
Albert C.H. Yu, Yuen Ling Lee, Wing Yu Fu, Lawrence F. Eng
Chapter 24 Gene expression of neurotropic retrovirus in the CNS Original Research Article
Pages 255-262
Rihito Watanabe, Sayaka Takase-Yoden
Chapter 25 Cholecystokinin octapeptide (CCK-8): a negative feedback control mechanism for opioid analgesia Original Research Article
Pages 263-271
Ji-Sheng Han
Chapter 26 The transport of neurotransmitters into synaptic vesicles Original Research Article
Pages 273-281
Doris Peter, Yongjian Liu, Nicholas Brecha, Robert H. Edwards
Chapter 27 Preliminary molecular neurobiology study on the pathogenesis of primary epilepsy Original Research Article
Pages 283-288
Xi-ru Wu, Zhao-hui Wang, Wei-song Shan, Bao-qiang Yuan, Wei-lan Liang, Hong Pan
Chapter 28 Expression of immune-related molecules in a murine genetic demyelinating disease Original Research Article
Pages 289-294
Kinuko Suzuki, Masaki Ohno
Chapter 29 Expression of myelin proteolipid protein in oligodendrocytes and transfected cells Original Research Article
Pages 295-303
Marjorie B. Lees, Frances I. Smith, Charissa A. Dyer, Judith M. Greer, Magdolna Pakaski
Chapter 30 Glial fibrillary acidic protein mRNA and the development of gliosis in mice with chronic relapsing experimental allergic encephalomyelitis Original Research Article
Pages 305-310
Avinash Kothavale, David DiGregorio, Marion E. Smith
Chapter 31 Structure and function of peripheral nerve myelin proteins Original Research Article
Pages 311-318
Keiichi Uyemura, Hiroaki Asou, Yasuo Takeda
Chapter 32 The molecular basis of the neuropathies of mouse and human Original Research Article
Pages 319-325
G. Jackson Snipes, Ueli Suter, Andrew A. Welcher, Eric M. Shooter
Chapter 33 Expression of the neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) gene during mouse embryonic development Original Research Article
Pages 327-335
David H. Gutmann, Jeffery L. Cole, Francis S. Collins
Subject Index
Pages 337-341