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Author:   Sheryl S. Smith ,  Sidney A. Simon ,  Miguel A. L. Nicolelis ,  Richard W. Olsen
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.743kg
ISBN:  

9780849323928

ISBN 10:   0849323924
Pages:   406
Publication Date:   27 October 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction. Synthesis, enzyme localization, and regulation of neurosteroids. Subunit specificity of steroid modulation of GABAA receptors. THDOC and the GABAA receptor. Neurosteoid modulation of delta subunit-containing GABA-A receptor channels. Potentiation and inhibition of GABAA receptor function by neuroactive steroids. Anabolic androgenic steroids and the brain: Novel actions at the GABAA receptor and on GABA-A receptor mediated behaviors. Withdrawal effects of a neuroactive steroid as a model of PMS: Synaptic physiology to behavior. GABA, estrogen, and sex differences in the brain. FGIN-1-X--A series of novel specific and efficacious ligands for the peripheral benzodiazepine receptor. GABAergic neuroactive steroids modulate selective ethanol actions: Mechanisms and significance. Allopregnanolone modulates the action of ethanol and stress on the activity of mesocortical dopaminergic neurons and HPA axis. 3a, 5a-THP's actions in the ventral tegmental area for lordosis: A model system for defining mechanisms and function of progestins. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Role of neurosteroids in epilepsy. Animal models of anxiety and stress-induced behavior: Effects of neuroactive steroids. Direct modulation of amino acid receptors by neuroactive steroids: Physiological and pharmacological Implications. On the neurosteroid mechanisms of action and their clinical potentials.

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The overwhelming amount of information in the field is well presented in the superbly written book, the magnificent pictures, and the up-to-date references. This is a good purchase for general neurological and neuroscience libraries. - Doody's Promo Copy

The overwhelming amount of information in the field is well presented in the superbly written book, the magnificent pictures, and the up-to-date references. This is a good purchase for general neurological and neuroscience libraries. - Doody's Promo Copy

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