International Review of Neurobiology

1. Auflage 1992
ISBN: 978-0-08-085768-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
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E-Book, Englisch, Band Volume 34, 410 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: International Review of Neurobiology

Published since 1959, this serial presents in-depth reviews of key topics in neuroscience, from molecules to behavior. The serial stays keenly atuned to recent developments through the contributions of first-class experts in the many fields of neuroscience. Neuroscientists as well as clinicians, psychologists, physiologists and pharmacoloists will find this serial an indispensable addition to their library.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;International Review of Neurobiology, Volume 34;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Contents;6
5;Chapter 1. Neurotransmitters as Neurotrophic Factors: A New Set of Functions;8
5.1;I. Introduction;8
5.2;II. Direct Trophic Actions;10
5.3;III. Indirect Actions via Other Cells;19
5.4;IV. Regulation of Synthesis and Response;21
5.5;V. Summary and Conclusions;25
5.6;References;27
6;Chapter 2. Heterogeneity and Regulation of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors;32
6.1;I. Introduction;32
6.2;II. Models and Concepts in Studies of Receptor Regulation;80
6.3;III. Regulation of Muscle Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Expression and Function;85
6.4;IV. Autonomic Neuronal and Ganglia-Type Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors;102
6.5;V. Central Neuronal Receptors;110
6.6;VI. Perspectives and Conclusions;119
6.7;References;119
7;Chapter 3. Activity-Dependent Development of the Vertebrate Nervous System;140
7.1;I. Introduction;140
7.2;II. Properties of Activity-Dependent Neuronal Development;141
7.3;III. Mechanisms;168
7.4;IV. Conclusions;193
7.5;References;206
8;Chapter 4. A Role for Glial Cells in Activity-Dependent Central Nervous Plasticity? Review and Hypothesis;222
8.1;I. Introduction;222
8.2;II. Evidence for Participation of Glial Cells in Activity-Dependent Plasticity;241
8.3;III. Regeneration and Adaptive Processes following CNS Damage;262
8.4;IV. A Unifying Hypothesis for Involvement of Glial Cells in Activity-Dependent Plasticity;265
8.5;V. Summary;274
8.6;References;275
9;Chapter 5. Acetylcholine at Motor Nerves: Storage, Release, and Presynaptic Modulation by Autoreceptors and Adrenoceptors;290
9.1;I. Introduction;290
9.2;II. Basic Events;293
9.3;III. Detection Methods;310
9.4;IV. Modulation of Release by Autoreceptors;319
9.5;V. Modulation of Release by Adrenoceptors;361
9.6;VI. Conclusion;379
9.7;References;379
10;Index;392
11;Contents of Recent Volumes;415