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The biology of glial cells : recent advances / / Ishan Patro [and three others], editors
| The biology of glial cells : recent advances / / Ishan Patro [and three others], editors |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer, , [2022] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (763 pages) |
| Disciplina | 612.82 |
| Soggetto topico |
Central nervous system
Central nervous system - Abnormalities Neuròglia Sistema nerviós central |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN |
981-16-8312-3
981-16-8313-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- About the Book -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Abbreviations -- Glial Biology: A Historical Perspective -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Astrocytes -- 1.2 Oligodendrocytes -- 1.3 Microglia -- 2 Biology of Glia: Part I-Astrocytes -- 2.1 History -- 2.2 Morphology -- 2.3 Functions -- Astrocyte Excitability -- Astrocyte-Neuron Interaction -- Astrocytes and Synapses -- 2.4 Astrocytes and Neurovascular Regulation -- 2.5 Astrocytes and Brain Energy Metabolism -- 2.6 Astrocytes and Non-Neural Cells: Glia-Glia Interaction -- 2.7 Astrocytes and Neuroinflammation -- 2.8 Astrocytes and Other Neuropathological Conditions -- 3 Biology of Glia: Part II-Microglia -- 3.1 History -- 3.2 Morphology -- 3.3 Distribution -- 3.4 Functions -- Microglia in Immune Regulation -- Role of Microglia in Neuroinflammation and Diverse Neuropathologies -- 4 Biology of Glia: Part III-Oligodendrocytes -- 4.1 History -- 4.2 Origin and Development of Oligodendrocytes -- 4.3 Oligodendrocytes and Myelination -- 4.4 Non-Myelinating Functions of Oligodendrocytes and OPCs -- 4.5 Oligodendrocytes and CNS Pathology -- References -- Basic Biology of Astrocytes -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 History -- 1.2 Classification -- 2 Embryogenesis and Development of CNS -- 2.1 Development of Glial Cells -- 2.2 Synaptogenesis and Synapse Maintenance -- 3 Markers and Functions -- 3.1 Cell-Specific Markers -- Astrocytes -- 3.2 Functions -- Role of Astrocytes in Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) -- Role of Astrocytes in Brain Functions -- Role of Astrocytes in Neuronal Functions and Communication -- 4 General Pathophysiology of Astrocytes -- 4.1 Reactive Astrogliosis -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Oligodendrocyte: Structure, Function and Pathology -- 1 Oligodendrocytes -- 1.1 Myelination -- 1.2 Structure and Composition of Myelin -- Defects in Myelination and Neuropathologies.
Primary Demyelinating Diseases -- Multiple Sclerosis -- Secondary Demyelinating Diseases -- Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) -- Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)/Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) -- Leukodystrophies -- Demyelination Due to Mutations and Defects in Oligodendrocyte- and Myelin-Related Genes -- Mutations in Microglial and Astrocytic Genes and Leukodystrophies -- Viral Encephalopathies -- Vascular (Hypoxia/Ischaemia) -- Metabolic/Nutritional -- Other Concerns for Demyelination -- Remyelination Strategies -- References -- Oligodendroglial-Astroglial Cell-Cell Communication in the Central Nervous System -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Myelin Sheath -- 3 Panglial Astro-Oligo Metabolic Coupling and Maintenance of CNS Homeostasis -- 4 Glial Biology in Neurodegeneration and Demyelination -- 5 The Biology of Gap Junctions -- 6 Properties of Gap Junctions: Synthesis, Oligomerization, Trafficking, and Degradation -- 7 Functional Importance of Astrocytic and Oligodendrocytic Gap Junctions -- 8 Conclusion -- 8.1 Gap Junctions as a Novel Target in Demyelinating Diseases -- References -- Oligodendroglial Gap Junction Communication in CNS Myelination and Demyelination -- 1 Gap Junctions in the Nervous System -- 2 Gap Junction Protein Mutations in Health and Disease -- 3 The Cx43/Cx47 Axis in CNS Myelination -- 4 Gap Junctions in Human CNS Demyelinating Disease Multiple Sclerosis -- 5 Remodeling of Gap Junction Proteins in Experimental Animal Models of Multiple Sclerosis -- 6 Alteration of Cx43/Cx47 Axis in Respect to Viral Model of Multiple Sclerosis -- References -- Generation and Maturation of Macroglia in the Central Nervous System -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Astrocytogenesis -- 3 Differentiation and Specification of Astrocytes -- 4 Morphological and Functional Maturation of Astrocytes -- 4.1 Astrocyte Markers -- 5 Genesis of Oligodendroglia. 6 Specification of Oligodendrocyte Precursors (OPCs) -- 7 Oligodendrocyte Differentiation -- 8 OPCs´ Migration, Maturation and Myelination -- References -- Origin and Development of Microglia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Origin of Microglia -- 3 Early Specification and Differentiation of Microglia -- 3.1 Transcription Factors Required for Microglia Development and Homeostasis -- 3.2 Extrinsic Factors Required for Microglia Development and Homeostasis -- 4 Colonization, Distribution, and Terminal Differentiation of Microglia in Developing Brain Parenchyma -- 5 Microglial Markers to Study Their Phenotype, Distribution, and Functions -- 6 Perturbations in Microglial Development and Consequences -- 7 Perspectives -- References -- Biology of Astrocytes in CNS Infection -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Reactive Astrogliosis -- 3 Subtypes of Astrocytes -- 4 A1 Subtype -- 5 A2 Subtype -- 6 Pathobiology of Astrocytes in Various CNS Infections -- 6.1 Viral Infections (Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) -- Herpesvirus Infections -- Flavivirus Infections -- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) -- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) -- 6.2 Bacterial Infections (Figs. 7 and 8) -- Bacterial Meningitis -- Tubercular Meningitis (TBM) -- 6.3 Fungal Infections (Figs. 9 and 10) -- Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis -- Aspergillosis -- 6.4 Parasitic Infections (Figs. 11, 12, and 13) -- Toxoplasma Encephalitis -- Cerebral Malaria (CM) -- Neurocysticercosis (NCC) -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Role of Reactive Astrocytes in Alzheimer´s Disease -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Astrocytes in AD -- 2.1 Types and Subtypes -- Physiological Subtypes -- Astrogliopathology -- Astrocyte Reactivity or Reactive Astrogliosis -- Astroglial Atrophy -- 2.2 Metabolic Balance and Imbalance Regulated by Astrocytes in AD -- Metabolic Dysregulation in AD -- Dysregulation in Astrocytic Metabolic Enzyme Activity. Altered Insulin Metabolism -- 2.3 Reactive Astrocytes in Neuroinflammation in AD -- Importance of Neuroinflammation in AD -- Astrocytes Taking a Center Stage -- Blood-Brain Barrier in AD -- Microglia-Astrocyte Cross Talk -- Astrocytic Neuroinflammatory Profile Correlates with AD Stage -- 2.4 Role of Astrocytes in Abeta Clearance and Production -- Abeta Uptake and Clearance -- Abeta Production and Astrocytes -- A Hypothesis for Astrocyte Function in Abeta Clearance or Its Production -- 2.5 Reactive Astrocytes in Tau Pathology -- 2.6 Role of Astrocytes in Modulating Synaptic Plasticity in AD -- Physiological Role in Synaptic Health -- Reactive Astrocytes in Synaptic Dysfunction in AD -- 2.7 Role of Astrocytes in Neurotransmitter Recycling in AD -- Astrocytes in Glutamate Regulation in AD -- Astrocytes in GABA Regulation in AD -- 2.8 Role of Astrocytes in Neuron Death and Survival in AD -- Reactive Astrocytes Mediating Neuron Death -- Reactive Astrocytes in Neuron Survival -- 2.9 Astrocytic Biomarkers in AD Patients -- 2.10 Astrocytes as Targets for Therapy in AD -- Astrocyte Subtype-Based Therapy -- Neuroinflammatory Cytokines as Therapeutic Targets -- Targeting Metabolic Dysfunctions for Therapy -- Aquaporin as a Therapeutic Target -- 3 Conclusions -- References -- Role of Astrocyte Dysfunction in Parkinson´s Disease Pathogenesis -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Astrocytes: Role as Forming the Niche for DA Neurons -- 3 Astrocytes and Their Heterogeneity and Region Specificity -- 4 PD-Related Genes Associated with Astrocytes (PARK-7, SNCA, LRRK2, PARK-2, PLA2G6, ATP13A2, GBA, PINK1) -- 5 Deleterious Astrocytic Changes in PD -- 6 Neuroprotective Role of Astrocytes in PD -- 7 Cell-Based Treatment Strategy to Target Astrocyte Regeneration and Replacement -- 8 Conclusions -- References. Astroglial Pathology in Major Depressive Disorders: Metabolic and Molecular Aspects -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Major Depressive Disorders -- 2 Glial Contributions to Neural Functions -- 2.1 Astrocytes as an Integral Part of the Neurovascular Unit and Synapse -- 2.2 Astrocytes Contribute to Synapse Formation and Refinement -- 2.3 Astrocytes are Important Players in Neurological Disorders -- 3 Techniques to Study Energy Requirement for Neural Function -- 3.1 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) -- 3.2 13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance -- Measurement of Neurometabolic Activity -- Measurement of Astroglial Activity -- 4 Brain Energy Metabolism -- 4.1 Metabolic Activity of Neurons -- 4.2 Neurotransmitter Cycling -- 5 Neuronal Metabolic Activity in Depression -- 6 Neuron-Glia Communication in Depression -- 7 Glial Pathology in Major Depressive Disorder -- 7.1 Astrocytic Pathology in MDD -- Immunohistochemical Findings -- Studies Involving mRNA and Protein Level -- 7.2 Oligodendrocyte Pathology in MDD -- 7.3 Neuroinflammation in Major Depressive Disorder -- Dysfunction in Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis -- Dysfunction in Kynurenine Pathway -- Microglial Activation -- 8 Manipulation of Glial Function as a Therapeutic Strategy for Neuropsychiatric Disorders -- 8.1 Classical Antidepressants Modulate Astrocytic Activity -- 8.2 Atypical and Fast-Acting Antidepressants Modulate Astrocytic Activity -- 8.3 Epigenetic-Based Potential Antidepressive Molecules -- 8.4 Genetic Manipulation of Astrocytes -- 8.5 Exercise Modulates Astrocytic Function in Depressive Disorders -- 8.6 Optogenetic-Based Modulation of Astrocytic Functions -- 9 Limitations -- 10 Conclusion -- References -- Glia in Epilepsy: An Overview -- 1 Brief Introduction to Epilepsy -- 2 Reactive Gliosis in Epileptic Foci -- 3 Water and K+ Buffering -- 4 Glutamate Release and Metabolism. 5 Gliotransmission: Role of Ca2+ Signaling. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910743252403321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer, , [2022] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Modern CNS drug discovery : reinventing the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders / / Rudi Schreiber, editor
| Modern CNS drug discovery : reinventing the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders / / Rudi Schreiber, editor |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (284 pages) |
| Disciplina | 615.78 |
| Soggetto topico |
Psychopharmacology
Sistema nerviós central Psicofarmacologia |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 3-030-62351-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910485597003321 |
| Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Organic cation transporters in the central nervous system / / edited by Lynette C. Daws
| Organic cation transporters in the central nervous system / / edited by Lynette C. Daws |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (333 pages) |
| Disciplina | 612.8042 |
| Collana | Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology |
| Soggetto topico |
Cation transport proteins - Pharmacology
Neurochemistry Sistema nerviós central |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 3-030-82984-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910506408803321 |
| Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Role of the Choroid Plexus in Health and Disease [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Jeppe Praetorius, Bonnie Blazer-Yost, Helle Damkier
| Role of the Choroid Plexus in Health and Disease [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Jeppe Praetorius, Bonnie Blazer-Yost, Helle Damkier |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, NY : , : Springer US : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (VI, 287 p. 65 illus., 46 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 616.833 |
| Collana | Physiology in Health and Disease |
| Soggetto topico |
Human physiology
Neurosciences Neurobiology Pharmacology Hematology Neurology Human Physiology Pharmacology/Toxicology Neurology Encèfal Sistema nerviós central |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 1-0716-0536-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Structure of the Mammalian Choroid Plexus -- Blending Established and New Perspectives on Choroid Plexus-CSF Dynamics -- A Frog Model for CSF Secretion -- Cotransport of Water in the Choroid Plexus Epithelium: From Amphibians to Mammals -- The Significance of the Choroid Plexus for Cerebral Iron Homeostasis -- Acid/Base Transporters in CSF Secretion and pH Regulation -- TRPV4, a Regulatory Channel in the Production of Cerebrospinal Fluid by the Choroid Plexus -- Neuroprotective Mechanisms at the Blood-CSF Barrier of the Developing and Adult Brain -- Roles of the Choroid Plexus in Aging -- Choroid Plexus Tumors -- Roles of the Choroid Plexus in CNS Infections -- Hydrocephalus. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910409698403321 |
| New York, NY : , : Springer US : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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