The biochemical basis of neuropharmacology

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The biochemical basis of neuropharmacology

Jack R. Cooper, Floyd E. Bloom, Robert H. Roth

Oxford University Press, 1986

5th ed.

  • : pbk

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Bibliography: p. 388-393

Includes index

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Volume

ISBN 9780195040357

Description

Over the past fifteen years, this text has become widely recognized as the best on its subject. It provides the liveliest and most lucid available account of neurotransmitters and their relation to drug action. The fifth edition contains two new chapters on topics of intense current interest--molecular neurobiology and neuromodulation. In addition, all the other chapters have been updated.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Cellular foundations of neuropharmacology
  • Molecular foundations of neuropharmacology
  • Metabolism in the central nervous system
  • Receptors
  • Modulation of synaptic transmission
  • Amino-acid transmitters
  • Acetylcholine
  • Catecholamines I: General aspects
  • Catecholamines II: CNS aspects
  • Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) and histamine
  • Neuroactive peptides
  • Index.
Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780195040364

Description

Over the past 15 years, this volume has become widely recognized as the best on its subject, providing the liveliest and most lucid available account of neurotransmitters and their relation to drug action. The fifth edition features two new chapters on topics of current interest: molecular neurobiology and neuromodulation. In addition, all other chapters have been updated. It is a useful book for a wide variety of students and professionals, including neuroscientists, clinical neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, biochemists and pharmacologists.

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