CNS Injuries: Cellular Responses and Pharmacological Strategies (Pharmacology & Toxicology (CRC Pr)) - Hardcover

Berry, Martin; Logan, Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0849383099 ISBN 13: 9780849383090

Publisher: CRC Press, 1998

Synopsis

The basic science of the cellular and molecular responses of the brain to injury is a rapidly expanding area of research that provides evidence of growing opportunities for pharmacological intervention in the clinic. CNS Injuries: Cellular Responses and Pharmacological Strategies is an up-to-date examination of new developments in our understanding of the cellular and trophic responses to CNS injuries and the potential treatment. This text collates reviews of the most important areas of study regarding injury response including

inflammatory and immune reactions

scarring

neuron death

demyelination and remyelination

axonal regeneration

re-establishment of neuronal connectivity
Providing a record of recent advances that will help point the way to future developments, this enlightening reference is sure to benefit researchers and practitioners in a broad range of disciplines, including: neurology, pharmacology, pathology, toxicology, immunology, and many others.

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0849383099
• ISBN 13: 9780849383090
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240