Neuroreceptors

Author : S. Kito
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475759716

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Neuroreceptors and Signal Transduction by S. Kito Pdf

Since the first Hiroshima Symposium of Neurotransmitter Receptors in 1983, there have been conspicuous advances in this field. For instance, our knowledge on transmembrane signalling mechanism has increased almost exponentially and this great stride has been linking areas of biology that had been previously considered of as being separate. The Second Hiroshima International Neurotransmitter Receptor Symposium was held on October 6 to 9 bringing together an outstanding group of neuroscientists from various disciplines to integrate these advances in the hope that their valuable contributions will make this meeting a tradition in this city. The original title of the Symposium was "Receptor Mechanism of Neurotransmitter and Neuropeptides". This volume is based on papers presented at this Second Hiroshima Symposium. Our aim editing this book is to discuss various neurotransmitter receptors in terms of their structural and biochemical properties, functions, ligands and related intracellular control mechanism, and to know the general denominators of all receptors. The editors believe that this book will provide a useful state-of-the-art summary of neuroreceptor fields at present and profit for those who could not participate in the Hiroshima Conference vicariously by reading the texts included in this volume. The editors acknowledge the help of many friends and colleagues in making this book possible. We are especially grateful to Dr. Shinobu Inagaki, former assistant professor of Third De-partment of Internal Medicine, Hiroshima University School of Medicine who made the Symposium successful as secretary-general through her devoted efforts. In 1988, Dr.

Author : Alfred Maelicke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642741555

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Molecular Biology of Neuroreceptors and Ion Channels by Alfred Maelicke Pdf

This workshop was the second of this series held on the island of santorini in the Cycladic Sea. The first one ("Mechanism of Action of the Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor", NATO ASI Se ries H, vol. 10) took place in May 1986 and focused on what was at the time the best studied of all neuroreceptors. This second one, held only two years later, demonstrates the im mense progress achieved since then in the field of neurorecep tors and ion channels. Molecular cloning techniques have now made available the primary structures of a whole array of ion channel proteins, and this in turn has shed light on some gen eral principles of the structure-function relationships of these central elements of intercellular communication. The purpose of this workshop was to explore the common ele ments in gene and protein structure of already cloned ion channel proteins, and to assess the status of other cloning projects in progress. It explicitly focused on very recently published and unpublished results. All participants kept to these goals thereby demonstrating the very value of such work shops for the progress of science.

Author : Shozo Kito,Tomio Segawa,Richard W. Olsen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781468459074

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Neuroreceptor Mechanisms in Brain by Shozo Kito,Tomio Segawa,Richard W. Olsen Pdf

The Third International Symposium on Neurotransmitter Receptors was held in Hiroshima at a time when the entire field of neurotransmitter receptors in the brain is progressing at an unprecedented pace. The sym posium also marked my retirement as Professor and Chairman of the Third Department of Internal Medicine, Hiroshima University School of Medicine, and a new beginning as a Professor of the University of the Air. The symposium was remarkably successful, and there were enthusiastic responses from scientists allover the world, proving that the meeting was timely. The selected papers contained in this volume constitute a state of-the-art survey of the most advanced aspects of neurotransmitter recep tor mechanisms in the brain. lowe thanks for the great success of the symposium to Prof. Richard Olsen of UCLA, Prof. Tomio Segawa of Hiroshima University, Prof. Kinya Kuriyama of Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, and Prof. Masaya Tohyama of Osaka University. I express my sincere gratitude to many friends for making this publication possible. I especially thank Dr. Rie Miyoshi, whose devoted efforts as secretary-general were vital to the success of the symposium. Dr. Miyoshi is currently an instructor in the Department of Pharmacology at Tokyo Women's Medical College. I would also like to acknowledge the excellent secretarial work of Misses Ritsuko Sato and Yuko Wakita.

Author : Earl Usdin,William E. Bunney,John Marcell Davis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015004380245

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Neuroreceptors by Earl Usdin,William E. Bunney,John Marcell Davis Pdf

Author : Jwahar Marwaha,William J. Anderson
Publisher : S. Karger AG (Switzerland)
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Neural receptors
ISBN : UOM:39015006700804

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Neuroreceptors in Health and Disease by Jwahar Marwaha,William J. Anderson Pdf

Author : Kinya Kuriyama
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015013201242

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Neurotransmitters and Neuroreceptors by Kinya Kuriyama Pdf

Author : Nobufumi Kawai,Terumi Nakajima,Eric A. Barnard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Glutamic acid
ISBN : UOM:39015025203038

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Neuroreceptors, Ion Channels, and the Brain by Nobufumi Kawai,Terumi Nakajima,Eric A. Barnard Pdf

Enormous advances have been made in our understanding of the neurotransmitters, receptors and ionic channels of the brain over the past ten years. The use of gene technology has greatly contributed to an improved study of the receptor ion channels and specific neurotoxins affecting the receptors, and by patch clamp recording of channel currents. This volume brings together the latest research and insights of many of the leading workers in these areas. The topics are grouped into three major subjects which overlap significantly. The first chapters provide an overview of the contributions of studies using neurotoxins which act specifically at receptor sites or ion channels. Succeeding chapters are concerned with molecular studies of receptor proteins, including the recent huge strides made by molecular cloning techniques in the isolation of glutamata and IP3 receptors. The final set of chapters describes our current understanding of the function of glutamate receptors. Particular emphasis has been placed on neuronal basis of learning and memory.Neurobiologists and clinicians who wish to increase their knowledge of the neuroreceptors and ion channels of the brain will find this publication a valuable addition to their library.

Author : S Kito
Publisher : Springer
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 147575972X

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Neuroreceptors and Signal Transduction by S Kito Pdf

Author : George Christos
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0813531306

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Memory and Dreams by George Christos Pdf

Australian mathematician Christos studies neural networks, memory and learning, and adaptive systems. He presents a theory of how memory is stored, processed, retrieved, and manipulated; proposes ideas of how the brain can generate novel information and creative ideas; contemplates what the brain may be doing during dreaming; and delivers his theory about the cause of sudden infant syndrome. He tries to keep the discussion accessible to general readers, but hopes scientists may also find interest in it.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309212212

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Glutamate-Related Biomarkers in Drug Development for Disorders of the Nervous System by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders Pdf

Glutamate is the most pervasive neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS). Despite this fact, no validated biological markers, or biomarkers, currently exist for measuring glutamate pathology in CNS disorders or injuries. Glutamate dysfunction has been associated with an extensive range of nervous system diseases and disorders. Problems with how the neurotransmitter glutamate functions in the brain have been linked to a wide variety of disorders, including schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, substance abuse, and traumatic brain injury. These conditions are widespread, affecting a large portion of the United States population, and remain difficult to treat. Efforts to understand, treat, and prevent glutamate-related disorders can be aided by the identification of valid biomarkers. The Institute of Medicine's Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders held a workshop on June 21-22, 2010, to explore ways to accelerate the development, validation, and implementation of such biomarkers. Glutamate-Related Biomarkers in Drug Development for Disorders of the Nervous System: Workshop Summary investigates promising current and emerging technologies, and outlines strategies to procure resources and tools to advance drug development for associated nervous system disorders. Moreover, this report highlights presentations by expert panelists, and the open panel discussions that occurred during the workshop.

Author : John James Frost,Henry N. Wagner (Jr.)
Publisher : Raven Press (ID)
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015017928998

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Quantitative Imaging by John James Frost,Henry N. Wagner (Jr.) Pdf

Author : Dale L. Oxender
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015004402932

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Membrane Transport and Neuroreceptors by Dale L. Oxender Pdf

Author : Ian S. Zagon,Patricia J. McLaughlin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015028904293

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Receptors in the Developing Nervous System: Neurotransmitters by Ian S. Zagon,Patricia J. McLaughlin Pdf

Together, the two volumes of this book provide a comprehensive review of receptors in the developing nervous system, placing basic and clinical information into perspective and pointing to possible areas for future research. The authors take a contemporary approach emphasizing information derived from the application of cell and molecular biology.

Author : Ferdinand Hucho
Publisher : de Gruyter
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015010078627

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Neuroreceptors by Ferdinand Hucho Pdf

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Author : R. Naresh Singh,Nicholas J. Strausfeld
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781489925190

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Neurobiology of Sensory Systems by R. Naresh Singh,Nicholas J. Strausfeld Pdf

The traveller to India is urged to visit that country's western shore with the Arabian Sea where, about 300 miles to the south of Bombay, an exceedingly lovely coast reaches the peak of its harmony at the erstwhile Portuguese enclave of Goa. The ambience of this alluring province is an exquisite balance of palm trees and rice fields, aged colonial homes -many still elegant and brightly painted -slowly being swallowed up by the exuberant tropical vegetation, incredible blossoms, colorful and courteous people and, deeper inland, some splendid examples of 17th and 18th century Portuguese ecclesiastical architecture. A feast for the eyes by day, and in the evening enough fresh fish and other good food to satisfy the most demanding gourmet. This was the paradisiacal setting for the first International Conference on the Neural Organization of Sensory Systems (ICONOSS for short), sponsored jointly by the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), the Tata Institute for Fundamental Research at Bombay, the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India, and the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India. About 100 participants were pleasantly confined at Fort Aguada, a resort cunningly built amongst the ruins of an old Portuguese fort. The conference program achieved an international flavor, recruiting scientists from many nations: India (naturally), Australia, Britain, Canada, Germany, Finland, France, Hungary, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States of America. The subjects discussed were as diverse as the countries represented.