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Record Nr.

UNINA9910350348703321

Titolo

Neuroglia in Neurodegenerative Diseases / / edited by Alexei Verkhratsky, Margaret S. Ho, Robert Zorec, Vladimir Parpura

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019

ISBN

981-13-9913-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (x, 405 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, , 0065-2598 ; ; 1175

Disciplina

616.8047

Soggetti

Neurosciences

Neurology 

Molecular biology

Neurology

Molecular Medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of neuroglia in neurodegenerative diseases. Neuroglia are the most abundant cells in the nervous system and consist of several distinct cell types, such as astrocytes, oligodendrocytes,and microglia. Accumulating evidence suggests that neuroglia participate in the neurodegenerative process, and as such are essential players in a variety of diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s. Intended for researchers and students, the book presents recent advances concerning the



biology of neuroglia as well as their interaction with neurons during disease progression. In addition, to highlight the function of neuroglia in different types of neurodegenerative disease, it also discusses their mechanisms and effects on protecting or damaging neurons.