Progress in Parkinson's disease research--2

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Progress in Parkinson's disease research--2

edited by Franz Hefti and William J. Weiner

Futura Pub. Co., c1992

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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There has been a surge of progress made in recent years in Parkinson's research. The cloning of receptors for dopamine has been realized, and significant advances have been made in understanding the molecular nature of the interaction between dopamine and mediation of its actions in the brain. In addition, the mechanisms of action of MPTP, a toxin producing parkinsonism in humans and animals, has been further elucidated and is now largely understood. With many contributions on the loss of dopaminergic neurons, the hallmark of Parkinson's disease, Progress in Parkinson's Disease Research - 2 reports on current progress with the hope of accelerating future research efforts in the field. This book brings together top scientists actively engaged in research relevant to Parkinson's disease.

Table of Contents

  • Neurotoxins
  • MPTP
  • Environmental Toxins
  • Etiology
  • Neurotoxins
  • Monoamine Oxidase
  • Pharmacology of Deprenyl
  • Mitochondrial Biochemistry and Inheritance
  • Etiology
  • Dopaminergic Neurotransmission
  • Cell Biology and Plasticity of Dopaminergic Neurons
  • Cell Biology
  • Weaver Mutant
  • Trophic Factors for Dopaminergic Neurons
  • Transplantation

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