Author : Sandra E. Loughlin
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080571328
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)
Book Synopsis Neurotrophic Factors by : Sandra E. Loughlin
Download or read book Neurotrophic Factors written by Sandra E. Loughlin and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume clearly synthesizes current information on defined neurotrophic factors, emphasizing their localization and molecular/cellular function in the central nervous system. Brain development and aging, neurodegenerative disorders, plasticity, and memory all are closely examined within the context of this rapidly expanding field. Researchers in neurobiology, cell biology, and molecular biology will find Neurotrophic Factors an invaluable reference for their research libraries. - Offers the most up-do-date synthesis of concepts on neurotrophic factors in the nervous system - Integrates molecular, cellular, and neuroanatomical concepts of neurotrophic factor function - Includes special chapters on primary, secondary, and tertiary messenger systems - Examines brain development, differentiation, neurodegenerative disorders, and adult plasticity