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Astrocytes Pt 2: Biochemistry, Physiology, and Pharmacology of Astrocytes: v. 2
Author(s): Sergey Fedorff
- Publisher: Academic Press Inc
- Publication Date: 5 Jan. 1987
- Language: English
- Print length: 434 pages
- ISBN-10: 0122504526
- ISBN-13: 9780122504525
Book Description
Astrocytes: Biochemistry, Physiology, and Pharmacology of Astrocytes, Volume 2 focuses on the physiological and pharmacological aspects of astrocytes. This volume gives specific attention to intracellular metabolic activity; membrane components and functions; responses to neurotransmitters and other intrinsic factors; and neuronal-glial interactions. Studies in this text establishe the astrocyte as an essential neuronal partner in the neuronal-glial interrelationship throughout the life-span of the neuron and also further explain the potential roles of astrocytes in brain function. Cell physiologists, neurophysiologists, neuropharmacologists, pediatric neurologists, and gerontologists will find the book interesting.
