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While the number of target genes and products studied following neurotoxicant exposure has been abundant, little attention has been given to the mechanisms involved in signal transcription-transduction coupling. Until now, no book has been published on the actions of environmental agents on the brain with a specific focus on transcriptional events.Molecular Neurotoxicology: Environmental Agents and Transcription-Transduction Coupling deals with changes in gene expression that follow exposure to neurotoxicants, and deciphers signal transduction or transcription coupling that is altered by the same exposure. Renowned contributors from the fields of neuroscience and environmental toxicology address the role of specific transcription factor families in neurotoxicity, discuss models of neurodegeneration and the role of DNA repair in the nervous system, and reflect upon the impact of neurotoxicants on various cell signaling intermediates.This authoritative book presents an overview of the current state of the field, while providing a look into future developments. It is a valuable reference for neurotoxicologists metals toxicology and molecular biology, as well as pharmacologists, neuroscientists, environmental health professionals, and researchers concerned about the adverse effects of toxicants on biological function and diseases of the nervous system.

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