The Role of Brain Dopamine

Jack Haley

ISBN 10: 3540500405 / ISBN 13: 9783540500407

Published by Springer, Springer Okt 1989, 1989

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This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -As in other volumes in the series, this newest volume conveys up-to-date knowledge in a clear and straightforward manner. It begins with a survey of the neurobiological functions of the brain, with the emphasis on Parkinson's disease. This is followed by a presentation of the role of dopamine in the regulation of human anterior pituitary function. The final two chapters concentrate on the dopamine receptors: first, the binding sites are characterized and the biochemical and physiological consequences of dopamine-receptor stimulation are discussed and, finally, there is a report on the topology of a dopamine-receptor model that can account comprehensively for agonists and antagonists.Springer-Verlag KG, Sachsenplatz 4-6, 1201 Wien 72 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Role of Brain Dopamine
• Publisher: Springer, Springer Okt 1989
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540500405
• ISBN 13: 9783540500407
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Illustrator: Haley, Jack
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 277W x 210H x 5D millimeters 277 millimeters width by 210 millimeters height by 5 millimeters depth
• Weight: 200 grams

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Synopsis

As in other volumes in the series, this newest volume conveys up-to-date knowledge in a clear and straightforward manner. It begins with a survey of the neurobiological functions of the brain, with the emphasis on Parkinson's disease. This is followed by a presentation of the role of dopamine in the regulation of human anterior pituitary function. The final two chapters concentrate on the dopamine receptors: first, the binding sites are characterized and the biochemical and physiological consequences of dopamine-receptor stimulation are discussed and, finally, there is a report on the topology of a dopamine-receptor model that can account comprehensively for agonists and antagonists.