Neuroglia in neurodegenerative diseases. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alexei Verkhratsky, Margaret S. Ho, Robert Zorec, Vladimir Parpura, editors.
• Editors: Verkhratskiĭ, A. N (Alekseĭ Nestorovich); Ho, Margaret S; Zorec, Robert; Parpura, Vladimir, 1964-
• Contents: Introduction to neuroglia: history, definition, development and main functions.- Evolution of astroglia.- Physiology of astroglia.- Glicoryne system: glial cells as secretory cells of the CNS.- Physiology of oligodendroglia and NG-2 glia.- Physiology of microglia.- General pathophysiology of neuroglia.- Neuroglia in ageing.- In vivo imaging of neuroglia in neurodegenerative diseases.- Astroglia in leukodystrophies.- Astrocytes in ALS.- Astroglia in Alzheimer's disease.- Oligodendrogia in Alzheimer's disease.- Microglia in AD.- Neuroglia in Parkinson's disease.- Neuroglia in Huntington disease.- Neuroglia as a therapeutic target.- Stem cell derived neuroglia: new tool for research and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 405 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 612.8/1046; Neuroglia; Nervous system -- Degeneration; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811399138; 9811399131
• Related ISBNs: 9789811399121
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 9, 2019).
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.