Astrocyte : Physiology and Pathology

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: Maria Teresa Gentile, Luca Colucci D?Amato

Publisher: BoD ? Books on Demand

Publication Date: Mar 21, 2018

Number of Pages: 244 pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 9535138855

ISBN-13: 9789535138853