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Book Lsoprenylation and Cytoskeletal Association of 2  3  cyclic Nucleotide 3  phosphodiesterase

Download or read book Lsoprenylation and Cytoskeletal Association of 2 3 cyclic Nucleotide 3 phosphodiesterase written by Dino A. De Angelis and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The earliest of the myelination-related polypeptides to be expressed by oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system is 2',3'-cyclic nucleotide 3'phosphodiesterase (CNP). The protein is tightly bound to the myelin membrane and displays characteristics of a cytoskeletal protein. lt is also expressed in peripheralnervous system myelin and other tissues (spleen, retina) but to a much lower extent.The physiological significance of its enzymatic activity remains unknown, as no 2',3'cyclic nucleotides have been detected in myelin. The last four amino acids of CNP1 (cys-thr-ile-ile) constitute a generic CXXX box, which targets CNP in vitro and in vivo for posttranslational modification by farnesyl and geranylgeranyl isoprenoids. [...].

Book Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Download or read book Peripheral Nerve Disorders written by Gérard Said and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-08-17 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disorders of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) are the cause of prominent neurological symptoms including weakness, sensory loss, pain and autonomic dysfunction associated with deficits, morbidity and mortality. These disorders may be primary hereditary or cryptogenic neurologic disorders confined to the PNS or part of the pathology of both the central nervous system and the PNS. Most PNS disorders are secondary to other system disorders and may be responsive to treatment of the primary disease. Important advances have been obtained in several areas including molecular genetics, biochemistry, immunology, morphology and physiology that have enhanced our understanding of the causes and consequences of damage to peripheral nerve. Understanding of both these groups of PNS diseases has greatly expanded over recent years and has led to important advances of treatment both to protect and to repair damages of peripheral nerve. This volume provides an overview of the state-of-the-art of examination, diagnosis and treatment of these very diverse disorders and will be of interest to both the research and clinical neuroscience and neurology communities. Covers both hereditary and cryptogenic neurologic disorders Includes advances in the basic science of PNS from molecular genetics, biochemistry, immunology, morphology and physiology Detailed coverage of neuropathy in connective tissue disorders, infectious disorders, metabolic disorders and malignancy

Book Neuroglia

    Book Details:
  • Author : Helmut Kettenmann
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Release : 2005
  • ISBN : 9780195152227
  • Pages : 628 pages

Download or read book Neuroglia written by Helmut Kettenmann and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graduate students in neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neurophysiology, and molecular neurobiology will find the book indispensable. It is also a vital companion for researchers in these fields as well as clinicians in neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuro-oncology, physiatry, and psychiatry."--BOOK JACKET.

Book Cumulated Index Medicus

Download or read book Cumulated Index Medicus written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Glycobiology of the Nervous System

Download or read book Glycobiology of the Nervous System written by Robert K. Yu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-08-23 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough introduction is provided to the variety and complexity of the roles that glycoconjugates play in the cells of the nervous system. Basic information as well as the latest developments in neural glycobiology are discussed. Topics covered range from the structure and metabolism of the saccharide chains and current approaches used in their study, to changes glycoconjugates undergo during development and aging of the nervous system and the roles they have in neurological disease. The breadth and depth of topics covered make it an essential reference for those new to the field as well more seasoned investigators.

Book Handbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology

Download or read book Handbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology written by Abel Lajtha and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 747 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents include: 'Biochemistry and molecular biology of neural lipids', 'Advances in lipid analysis/lipidomics', 'Metabolism and enzymology of glycerolipids', 'Lipid metabolism in brain development and aging', 'Cellular and subcellular localization of neural lipids', and much more.

Book Hereditary Leukoencephalopathies and Demyelinating Neuropathies in Children

Download or read book Hereditary Leukoencephalopathies and Demyelinating Neuropathies in Children written by Graziella Uziel and published by John Libbey Eurotext. This book was released on 2004 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genetically determined myelinopathies are a large group of neurological diseases that present a challenge to the clinician, the biologist and the geneticist. During the last decade, the development of tools for exploring the nervous system and the human genome has had a tremendous impact on the understanding of these diseases. Thus, the advances in neuroimaging techniques and molecular genetic research are continuously influencing disease classification, diagnostic protocols, and management of patients. These topics are the focus of the present publication. The aim is to provide a comprehensive review of the most important issues regarding genetic myelin disorders.

Book Roles of Chondroitin Sulfate and Dermatan Sulfate as Regulators for Cell and Tissue Development

Download or read book Roles of Chondroitin Sulfate and Dermatan Sulfate as Regulators for Cell and Tissue Development written by Shuji Mizumoto and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Handbook of Developmental Neurotoxicology

Download or read book Handbook of Developmental Neurotoxicology written by William Slikker Jr. and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1998-08-10 with total page 767 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Developmental Neurotoxicology provides a comprehensive account of the impacts, mechanisms, and clinical relevances of chemicals on the development of the nervous system. The book is written by internationally recognized experts on developmental neurotoxicology, covering subjects from basic neuro-development to toxic syndromes induced by various chemicals. It is an important text for both students and professionals who are interested in developmental neurobiology and neurotoxicology. Written by internationally recognized experts on developmental neurotoxicology Includes extensive references Well illustrated with diagrams, charts and tables Provides coverage of basic neurobiology as well as neurotoxicology

Book Myelin

    Book Details:
  • Author : Russell E. Martenson
  • Publisher : Taylor & Francis
  • Release : 2023-02-06
  • ISBN : 135142937X
  • Pages : 1006 pages

Download or read book Myelin written by Russell E. Martenson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-02-06 with total page 1006 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myelin: Biology and Chemistry provides in-depth reviews and discussions regarding recent findings in the biology and chemistry of myelin. Topics are interdisciplinary and carry readers from the cellular level to that of the gene. Research in demyelinating diseases (naturally occurring and experimentally produced) is described and emphasizes autoimmune and virally induced mechanisms. Advances in molecular biology, such as those that provide details of the structures of the major myelin proteins, demonstrate the control of their synthesis, and explore the mutations within their genes that disrupt the process of myelination, are discussed in depth. Myelin: Biology and Chemistry will be an important addition to the libraries of molecular biologists, biochemists, cell biologists, physical chemists, immunologists, virologists, and pathologists involved in the study of myelin.

Book Multiple Sclerosis

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rheinard Hohlfeld
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 1997-01-01
  • ISBN : 9781853174285
  • Pages : 384 pages

Download or read book Multiple Sclerosis written by Rheinard Hohlfeld and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This excellent book provides a fresh approach to multiple sclerosis, detailing the newest developments in a lively style. Particular emphasis is placed on areas of controversy and uncertainty The information conveyed is accessible to all practitioners in the field of multiple sclerosis.

Book Peripheral Nerve Disorders

    Book Details:
  • Author : Grahame J. Kidd
  • Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
  • Release : 2013-08-17
  • ISBN : 0128078367
  • Pages : 63 pages

Download or read book Peripheral Nerve Disorders written by Grahame J. Kidd and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-08-17 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fundamental roles of Schwann cells during peripheral nerve formation and regeneration have been recognized for more than 100 years, but the cellular and molecular mechanisms that integrate Schwann cell and axonal functions continue to be elucidated. Derived from the embryonic neural crest, Schwann cells differentiate into myelinating cells or bundle multiple unmyelinated axons into Remak fibers. Axons dictate which differentiation path Schwann cells follow, and recent studies have established that axonal neuregulin1 signaling via ErbB2/B3 receptors on Schwann cells is essential for Schwann cell myelination. Extracellular matrix production and interactions mediated by specific integrin and dystroglycan complexes are also critical requisites for Schwann cell–axon interactions. Myelination entails expansion and specialization of the Schwann cell plasma membrane over millimeter distances. Many of the myelin-specific proteins have been identified, and transgenic manipulation of myelin genes have provided novel insights into myelin protein function, including maintenance of axonal integrity and survival. Cellular events that facilitate myelination, including microtubule-based protein and mRNA targeting, and actin based locomotion, have also begun to be understood. Arguably, the most remarkable facet of Schwann cell biology, however, is their vigorous response to axonal damage. Degradation of myelin, dedifferentiation, division, production of axonotrophic factors, and remyelination all underpin the substantial regenerative capacity of the Schwann cells and peripheral nerves. Many of these properties are not shared by CNS fibers, which are myelinated by oligodendrocytes. Dissecting the molecular mechanisms responsible for the complex biology of Schwann cells continues to have practical benefits in identifying novel therapeutic targets not only for Schwann cell-specific diseases but other disorders in which axons degenerate.

Book Advanced Acupuncture Research  From Bench to Bedside

Download or read book Advanced Acupuncture Research From Bench to Bedside written by Ying Xia and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by over seventy scientists and clinicians worldwide from China, USA, Germany, Canada, Japan and other countries, this monograph, with nearly 450 figures and tables, covers a wide range of advanced progress in acupuncture research, from experimental research to clinical applications. In addition to exploring the histopathological basis for acupuncture and mathematical simulation of acupoint response to stimulation, initiation and transduction of acupuncture signals and cellular mechanisms during acupuncture effects as well as chemical and physical characteristics of moxibustion on acupoints are broadly discussed. The topics also include novel data on acupuncture effect with advanced imaging techniques, a unique understanding of meridian-viscera correlation, specific interactions between meridians and neurosensory organs within the system of homeostatic regulation and the acupuncture-induced influences on autonomic function. Several chapters introduce specific approaches with dry needling, silver needling and stainless needling for certain diseases, such as myofascitis, supportive care for breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy as well as perioperative care of surgical patients. Moreover, this book discusses recent research on acupuncture therapy and potential mechanisms for a number of severe and refractory neurological disorders, including hyperactivity of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, orofacial pain, chronic pain, itch, multiple sclerosis, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, depressive disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and ischemic brain injury. The vast amount of information offered in this book provides a comprehensive perspective on advanced acupuncture research to not only acupuncturists, but also to neuroscientists, neurologists, and other clinicians. For medical students and graduate and undergraduate students majoring in biology, physiology and neuroscience, this book offers an advanced course in learning about the mechanism-driven advances in alternative and complementary medicine.

Book The Clinical Neurobiology of the Hippocampus

Download or read book The Clinical Neurobiology of the Hippocampus written by Thorsten Bartsch and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-07-26 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hippocampus is one of the most studied structures in the human brain and plays a pivotal role in human memory function. Its recognized function is reflected by the presence of an extensive body of neurophysiological, neuropsychological, anatomical and neurocomputational literature that presents basic mechanisms, theoretical models and psychological concepts. However, in the rapidly growing field of hippocampal research, the clinical aspects of diseases that affect the hippocampus are greatly under-represented in current literature, and clinical approaches and concepts are scattered throughout various clinical and basic scientific disciplines. The Clinical Neurobiology of the Hippocampus explores clinical approaches to the range of diseases that affect the hippocampus. It brings together and reviews the common methods, clinical findings, concepts, mechanisms and, where applicable, therapeutic strategies for these clinical approaches. The clinical spectrum of hippocampal dysfunction encompasses a wide range of neurological, behavioural and psychiatric symptoms and surpasses the ability to encode, store and retrieve information. The relevance of hippocampal involvement in clinical diseases goes beyond mere neuropsychological deficits and includes psychopathological states in various conditions, such as acute amnesic syndromes, Alzheimer's disease, temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), sleep, stroke medicine, limbic encephalitis, neurodevelopmental disorders, stress- and trauma-related disorders, depression, and schizophrenia. The first part of the book covers the basic and integrative features of the hippocampus, such as the anatomy and imaging of this structure, and the basic mechanisms of hippocampal function, including the principles of hippocampus-dependent memory processing in amnesia and sleep, the mechanisms of vulnerability and adult neurogenesis as well as the effects of stress. The second part covers the various clinical manifestations in which the hippocampus is involved and in which the preceding basic mechanisms are reflected. Bringing together a broad team of experts on the basic and clinical aspects of the hippocampus, the book provides an integrative view of the hippocampus. It is invaluable for neurologists, neuroscientists, and psychiatrists, and will stimulate interdisciplinary discussions in clinical neuroscience.

Book Neuroglia

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bruce R. Ransom
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Release : 2012-11-29
  • ISBN : 0199794731
  • Pages : 955 pages

Download or read book Neuroglia written by Bruce R. Ransom and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 955 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neuroglia, the third edition, is the long-awaited revision of the most highly regarded reference volume on glial cells. This indispensable edition has been completely revised, greatly enlarged, and enhanced with four-color figures throughout, all in response to the tremendous amount of new information that has accumulated since the previous edition seven years ago. Glial cells are, without doubt, the new stars in the neuroscience and neurology communities. Neglected in research for years, it is now evident that the brain only functions in a concerted action of all the cells, namely glia and neurons. Seventy one chapters comprehensively discuss virtually every aspect of normal glial cell anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and function, and consider the central roles of these cells in neurological diseases including stroke, Alzheimer disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, neuropathy, and psychiatric conditions. More than 20 new chapters have been added to accommodate the unprecedented growth of knowledge about the basic biology of glia and the sophisticated manner in which they partner with neurons in the course of normal brain function. Lavishly illustrated and meticulously edited, the third edition remains the most convenient and maximally useful reference available. This new edition is an essential reference for both newcomers to the field as well as established investigators. Neuroglia belongs on every neuroscientist's bookshelf and will be a great asset for educators and neurological clinicians as well.

Book Karolinska Institutet 200 Year Anniversary Symposium on Injuries to the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System   An Update on Recent Advances in Regenerative Neuroscience

Download or read book Karolinska Institutet 200 Year Anniversary Symposium on Injuries to the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System An Update on Recent Advances in Regenerative Neuroscience written by Mattias K. Sköld and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present E-book consists of original articles and reviews published in our Research Topic on injuries to the spinal cord and peripheral nerves and presents a wide array of novel findings and in depth discussions on topics within the field of nerve injury and repair. Our aim with this Research Topic is to bring together knowledge spanning from basic laboratory studies to clinical findings and strategies within the field of spinal cord and nerve injury and repair. We hope this publication will provide a basis for accelerated knowledge exchange within the field and hopefully a subsequent increase in research efforts and collaborations.