Cellular and molecular biology of autism spectrum disorders / editor, Anna Strunecká.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strunecká, Anna, Author.

Contributor:

Strunecká, Anna.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autism spectrum disorders.

Developmental disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[S.l.] : Bentham e Books, [2011]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Over the past several decades the incidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased dramatically. The etiology of ASD remains an unsolved puzzle to scientists, physicians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and pharmacologists. Our E-book will address what is presently known concerning the pathophysiology of ASD from a cellular and molecular perspective. Our explanation is based on the interaction between repetitive systemic immune stimulation with concomitant chronic brain activation of microglia, which leads to overstimulation of glutamate receptors and inflammatory cytokine receptors. O

Contents:

02 Cover Page; 03 Dedication & Cover Design; 04 eBooks End User License Agreement-Website; 05 CONTENTS; 06 Foreword; 07 Preface; 08 List of Contributors; 09 Chapter 1; 10 Chapter 2; 11 Chapter 3; 12 Chapter 4; 13 Chapter 5; 14 Chapter 6; 15 Chapter 7; 16 Chapter 8; 17 Chapter 9; 18 Chapter 10; 19 Chapter 11; 20 Chapter 12; 21 Chapter 13; 22 Chapter 14; 23 INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781608051960

160805196X

OCLC:

708569323