Brain lipids in synaptic function and neurological disease : clues to innovative therapeutic strategies for brain disorders /: clues to innovative therapeutic strategies for brain disorders. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jacques Fantini, Nouara Yahi.
• Authors: Fantini, J (Jacques); Yahi, Nouara
• Contents: Part I. Brain Lipids 1. Chemical basis of lipid biochemistry 2. Brain membranes 3. Lipid metabolism and oxidation in neurons and glial cells 4. Variations of brain lipid content Part II. Brain Lipids and Synaptic Functions 5. A molecular view of the synapse 6. Protein-lipid interactions in the brain 7. Lipid regulation of receptor function Part III. Brain Lipids and Neurodegenerative Disease 8. Common mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases 9. Creutzfeldt-Jakob’s disease 10. Parkinson’s disease 11. Alzheimer’s disease Part IV. Brain Pathogens and Amyloidogenic Proteins: The Lipid Connection 12. Viral and bacterial diseases 13. A unifying theory 14. Therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases Glossary
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 612.82; Brain -- Physiology; Lipids -- Physiological effect; Brain -- Diseases -- Pathophysiology; Synapses
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780128004920
• Related ISBNs: 9780128001110
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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