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Author:   Michael Aschner ,  Lucio G. Costa
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780367393380

ISBN 10:   0367393387
Pages:   488
Publication Date:   23 October 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Neural Precursor Cells and Toxicant Action: Addressing the Analysis of Low-Level Toxicant Exposure. The Role of Microglia in Neurotoxicity. Schwann Cell Neurotoxicity. Function of Astrocyte Cytochrome P450 in Control of Xenobiotic Metabolism. The Reactive Astrocyte. Molecular Mechanisms of Glutamate and Glutamine Transport in Astrocytes. Neuronal-Astrocytic interactions (TCA cycling). Cytokines in Neuronal-Glial Interaction. Signaling Mechanisms Underlying Toxicant-Induced Gliosis. Astrocyte Cellular Swelling: Mechanisms and Relevance to Brain Edema. Astrocyte Metallothioneins and Physiological and Pathological Consequences to Brain Injury. Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptor Imaging in Glial Cells: Molecular Sensors of Brain Pathology. Astrocyte-Neuronal Interaction and Oxidative Injury: Rose of Glia in Neurotoxicity. Astrocytes in Acute Energy Deprivation Syndromes. The Role of Multiple Drug Resistance in Neuroglial Survival: Lessons from Human Epileptic Brain. Pathogenesis of HIV Associated Dementia and Multiple Sclerosis: Role of Microglia and Astrocytes. Possible Detrimental Role of Astrocytic Activation During the Subacute Phase of Permanent Regional Cerebral Ischemia in the Rat. Role of Microglia and Astrocytes in Alzheimer´s Disease. Developmental Efficts of Xenobiotics on Thyroid Hormone Regulation in the CNS with Emphasis on Glial Function. Astrocytes in Ammonia Neurotoxicity: A Target, A Mediator, and a Shield. Alcohol and Glia in the Developing Brain. Zinc Homeostatic Proteins and Glia. Iron and Glial Toxicity. Astroglia and Methylmercury Neurotoxicity. Manganese. Astroglia and Lead Neurotoxicity. Role of Glia in MPTP Toxicity and Parkinson's Disease.

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