Neurodegeneration : theory, disorders and treatments / Alexander S. McNeill, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

McNeill, Alexander S.

Series:

Neuroscience research progress series.

Neuroscience research progress

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nervous system--Degeneration.

Nervous system.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science Publishers, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Neurodegeneration is the umbrella term for the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including the death of neurons. Many neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's occur as a result of neurodegenerative processes. This book presents current research in the study of neurodegeneration, including oxidative stress-mediated neurodegeneration; preserving motoneuron viability and function during disease or after traumatic injury; research in aspects of excitotoxicity mechanisms; uncoupling proteins as therapeutic targets in stroke and neurodegenerative diseases; the genetics and molecular biology of Alzheimer's Disease; and retinal neurodegeneration in diabetic retinopathy.

Contents:

Oxidative stress-mediated neurodegeneration : a tale of two models / Paul K.Y. Wong ... [et al.]

Mechanisms of the motoneuron stress response and its relevance in neurodegeneration / Mac B. Robinson, David J. Gifondorwa, Carol Milligan

Methylene blue induces mitochondrial complex IV and improves cognitive function and grip strength in old mice / Afshin Gharib ... [et al.]

Receptor specific features of excitotoxicity induced neurodegeneration / Sergei M. Antonov, Dmitrii A. Sibarov

Mitochondrial uncoupling proteins : therapeutic targets in neurodegeneration / Susana Cardoso ... [et al.]

Alterations in N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor function and potential involvement in aesthetic-induced neurodegeneration / Cheng Wang ... [et al.]

Genetics and molecular biology of Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal lobar degeneration : analogies and differences / Daniela Galimberti, Chiara Fenoglio, Elio Scarpini

The cholinergic neuron in Alzheimer's disease / Christian Humpel, Celine Ullrich

Retinal neurodegeneration is an early event in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy : therapeutic implications / Rafael Simó, Cristina Hernández

Molecular imaging and Parkinson's disease / Valentina Berti ... [et al.].

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61324-178-X

OCLC:

847334082