The cortical neuron / edited by Michael J. Gutnick, Istvan Mody.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gutnick, M. J. (Michael Joseph), editor.

Mody, Istvan, 1957- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cerebral cortex--Physiological aspects.

Cerebral cortex.

Neurons.

Neural circuitry.

Cerebral Cortex--physiology.

Nerve Net.

Medical Subjects:

Cerebral Cortex--physiology.

Neurons.

Nerve Net.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 406 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1995.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides a balanced, broad and up-to-date overview of the normal and pathologic functioning of cortical neurons, and identifies the critical issues and controversies facing researchers in this exciting area.

Contents:

1. Thirty Years Among Cortical Neurons / David A. Prince

2. Cortical Synaptic Transmission: An Overview / Charles F. Stevens

3. The Cortical Neuron as an Electrophysiological Unit / Michael J. Gutnick and Wayne E. Crill

4. Signal Transduction and Protein Phosphorylation / Howard Schulman

5. Structure and Function of Ligand-Gated Channels / Raymond J. Dingledine and Julie A. Bennett

6. Synaptic Actions of Amino Acid Neurotransmitters / Scott M. Thompson, Daniel V. Madison and Istvan Mody

7. Synaptic Plasticity in Hippocampus and Neocortex: A Comparison / Robert C. Malenka

8. Overview: Basic Elements of the Cortical Network / Edward G. Jones

9. Functions of Local Circuits in Neocortex: Synchrony and Laminae / Barry W. Connors and Yael Amitai

10. Inhibition in the Cortical Network / Larry S. Benardo and Robert K.S. Wong

11. Thalamocortical Interactions / John R. Huguenard, David A. McCormick and Douglas Coulter.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.