Receptor Dynamics in Neural Development (Handbooks in Pharmacology and Toxicology) - Hardcover

Shaw, Christopher Ari

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0849378176 ISBN 13: 9780849378171

Publisher: CRC Press, 1996

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive review of what receptors do in the nervous system, how they do it, the mechanisms by which receptor function is regulated, and the consequences of normal and abnormal receptor function. It contains a series of interrelated chapters describing key neurotransmitter receptors, protein kinases, and protein phosphatases, and details their expression and composition in the development of the central nervous system (CNS).

About this title

From the Back Cover

In Receptor Dynamics in Neural Development the reader will find many of the concepts we had hoped to address in the original article. Some of these are the focus of several chapters. This is not to suggest that the book merely reflects my views and those of my colleagues about the interrelationship of receptors and neural activity in nervous system development. Indeed, the various contributors have ensured that different points of view are presented and that controversial, often competing, ideas are proposed. What should stand out, however, is the truly dynamic nature of receptors in neural development viewed from the various perspectives. I believe the other thing that will stand out is the quality of the chapters achieved by all of the contributors.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0849378176
• ISBN 13: 9780849378171
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368