Animal models for neurodegenerative disease / edited by Jesús Avila, Jose J. Lucas and Félix Hernández.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Avila, Jesús.

Lucas, José J.

Hernández, Félix.

Series:

RSC Drug Discovery

RSC drug discovery series, 2041-3203 ; 6

ISSN

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nervous system--Degeneration.

Nervous system.

Nervous system--Degeneration--Animal models.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (307 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge [England] : RSC Pub., 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In recent years, medical developments have resulted in an increase in human life expectancy. Some developed countries now have a larger population of individuals aged over 64 than those under 14. One consequence of the ageing population is a higher incidence of certain neurodegenerative disorders. In order to prevent these, we need to learn more about them. This book provides up-to-date information on the use of transgenic mouse models in the study of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease. By reproducing some of the pathological aspects of the diseases, these

Contents:

i-iv; v-viii; ix-xvi; 1-14; 15-38; 39-51; 52-68; 69-85; 86-112; 113-161; 162-176; 177-213; 214-229; 230-250; 251-273; 274-283; 284-290

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781849732758

1849732752

OCLC:

730289308