Astrocytes In Pathophysiology Of The Nervous System

Author : Vladimir Parpura
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387794921
Total Pages : 701 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astrocytes in (Patho)Physiology of the Nervous System written by Vladimir Parpura and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-11 with total page 701 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astrocytes were the original neuroglia that Ramón y Cajal visualized in 1913 using a gold sublimate stain. This stain targeted intermediate filaments that we now know consist mainly of glial fibrillary acidic protein, a protein used today as an astrocytic marker. Cajal described the morphological diversity of these cells with some ast- cytes surrounding neurons, while the others are intimately associated with vasculature. We start the book by discussing the heterogeneity of astrocytes using contemporary tools and by calling into question the assumption by classical neuroscience that neurons and glia are derived from distinct pools of progenitor cells. Astrocytes have long been neglected as active participants in intercellular communication and information processing in the central nervous system, in part due to their lack of electrical excitability. The follow up chapters review the “nuts and bolts” of ast- cytic physiology; astrocytes possess a diverse assortment of ion channels, neu- transmitter receptors, and transport mechanisms that enable the astrocytes to respond to many of the same signals that act on neurons. Since astrocytes can detect chemical transmitters that are released from neurons and can release their own extracellular signals there is an increasing awareness that they play physiological roles in regulating neuronal activity and synaptic transmission. In addition to these physiological roles, it is becoming increasingly recognized that astrocytes play critical roles during pathophysiological states of the nervous system; these states include gliomas, Alexander disease, and epilepsy to mention a few.

Author : Sergey Fedoroff
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 147579486X
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biology and Pathology of Astrocyte-Neuron Interactions written by Sergey Fedoroff and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is made up of papers presented at the Second International Altschul Symposium: Biology and Pathology of Astrocyte-Neuron Interactions. The symposium was held in Saskatoon, Canada at the University of Saskatchewn in May, 1992 in memory of Rudolf Altschul, a graduate of the University of Prague and a pioneer in the fields of the biology of the vascular and nervous systems. Dr. Altschul was Professor and Head of the Department of Anatomy at the University of Saskatchewan from 1955 to 1963. The Altschul Symposia were made possible by an endowment left by Anni Altschul and by other contributions. The symposia are held biennially. One of the greatest challenges for present day scientists is to uncover the mechanisms of brain function. Although cellular anatomy of the nervous system has already been well outlined and indeed was delineated by the beginning of the century, experimental analysis of the function of the brain is relatively recent. The framework of the brain is made up of stellate cells, the astrocytes, which are interconnected by means of their processes, thus presenting a meshwork through which the neurons send their axons, accompanied by oligodendrocytes. Microglia are distributed throughout the brain.

Author : Vladimir Parpura
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780387571065
Total Pages : 760 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astrocytes in (Patho)Physiology of the Nervous System written by Vladimir Parpura and published by . This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Howard Reisner
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071821236
Total Pages : 622 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pathology: A Modern Case Study written by Howard Reisner and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique case-based molecular approach to understanding pathology Pathology: A Modern Case Study is a concise, focused text that emphasizes the molecular and cellular biology essential to understanding the concepts of disease causation. The book includes numerous case studies designed to highlight the role of the pathologist in the team that provides patient care. Pathology: A Modern Case Study examines the role of anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathologists in dedicated chapters and in descriptions of the pathology of specific organ systems. Features Coverage of pathology focuses on modern approaches to common and important diseases Each chapter delivers the most up-to-date advances in pathology Learning aids include chapter summaries and overviews, bolded terms, and a glossary Common clinically relevant disease are highlighted Disease discussion is based on organ compartment and etiology Coverage includes: Disease and the Genome: Genetic, Developmental and Neoplastic Disease Cell Injury, Death and Aging and the Body's Response Environmental Injury Clinical Practice: Anatomic Pathology Clinical Practice: Molecular Pathology Clinical Practice: Molecular Pathology Organ-specific pathology covering all major body systems Molecular pathology Essential for undergraduate medical students and clinicians who wish to expand their knowledge pathology, Pathology: A Modern Case Study delivers valuable coverage that is directly related to a patient’s condition and the clinical practice of pathology.

Author : Maria Teresa Gentile
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535138855
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astrocyte written by Maria Teresa Gentile and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A team of authors from prestigious academic schools contributed to draw up a project that would give a detailed account of astrocyte's morphology and physiology, examining thoroughly all the astrocyte's types; giving an accurate description of their morphology, location, function in the brain; and illustrating their physiology and pathology in terms of dealing with neurons through "gliotransmitters," ionic channels, and membrane receptors expression. This book gives an overview of the crucial role of astrocytes in the physiology of the CNS and in the pathogenesis of several CNS disorders suggesting that the shift from a neurocentric view to one that incorporates astrocytes in disease models for drug discovery is a critical step in renewing drug development strategies to treat neurodegenerative diseases.

Author : Eliana Scemes
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439825858
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astrocytes written by Eliana Scemes and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astrocytes play diverse roles in central nervous system (CNS) function and dysfunction, and the connections that the astrocyte makes with other cells of the brain are essential for a variety of important neural tasks. Bringing together contributions from international experts at the top of their field, Astrocytes: Wiring the Brain emphasizes cellul

Author : Richard Milner
Publisher : Springer Science+Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9781617794520
Total Pages : 575 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astrocytes written by Richard Milner and published by Springer Science+Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Methods in Molecular Biology book is a comprehensive guide to techniques for astrocyte cell culture, and more specialized approaches for studying astrocyte functions, both in vitro and in vivo. Offers step-by-step protocols, troubleshooting tips and more.

Author : Sergey Fedorff
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323148557
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Astrocytes Pt 3: Biochemistry, Physiology, and Pharmacology of Astrocytes written by Sergey Fedorff and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astrocytes: Cell Biology and Pathology of Astrocytes, Volume 3 deals with the involvement of astrocytes in neurological and neuropathological states of brain function. This volume discusses the expression of astrocyte-specific immunological markers and plasma membrane structures; the dynamics of the cytoskeleton and cell cycle; and the reactivity to injury and response of astrocytes in selected pathological and genetic states. The text also aims to inspire new ideas and research on astrocyte functions as well as on the pathogenesis of neurological disorders. Neuroscientists, cell biologists, clinicians, neuropathologists, and pediatric neurologists will find the book invaluable.

Author : Michael D. Norenberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 680 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Biochemical Pathology of Astrocytes written by Michael D. Norenberg and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astrocytes have been associated with a number of neuropsychiatric disorders. This edited volume reviews the state of knowledge on the role of astrocytes in such neuropsychiatric conditions as anoxia/ischemia, edema, epilepsy, demyelinative disorders, degenerative diseases, toxic-metabolic encephalopathies, psychiatric abnormalities, and the role of reactive astrocytes in various pathologic states.

Author : Rommy von Bernhardi
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319407643
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Glial Cells in Health and Disease of the CNS written by Rommy von Bernhardi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timely overview covering the three major types of glial cells in the central nervous system - astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes. New findings on glia biology are overturning a century of conventional thinking about how the brain operates and are expanding our knowledge about information processing in the brain. The book will present recent research findings on the role of glial cells in both healthy function and disease. It will comprehensively cover a broad spectrum of topics while remaining compact in size.