Description for Galanin
Hardcover. This overview of galanin research shows how the identification, isolation and characterization of this peptide was brought about and how its functionality was revealed as the pharmacological tools to dissect galaninergic mechanisms were developed. Editor(s): Hokfelt, Tomas. Series: Experientia Supplementum. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 662.
Galanin is a neuropeptide found both in the central and peripheral nervous system. The 29-amino acid peptide (named after its N-terminal glycine and C-terminal alanine) was identified in 1983 by its C-terminal amidation. This 'reverse' approach, that is to discover a substance through a distinct chemical feature, and only subsequently to characterize its biological activity, was novel and has been successful in the identification of several other peptides. After the structure of galanin was determined in 1983, functional studies were performed with material purified from natural sources until the synthetic form of the peptide became available. Galanin can ... Read more
Galanin is a neuropeptide found both in the central and peripheral nervous system. The 29-amino acid peptide (named after its N-terminal glycine and C-terminal alanine) was identified in 1983 by its C-terminal amidation. This 'reverse' approach, that is to discover a substance through a distinct chemical feature, and only subsequently to characterize its biological activity, was novel and has been successful in the identification of several other peptides. After the structure of galanin was determined in 1983, functional studies were performed with material purified from natural sources until the synthetic form of the peptide became available. Galanin can ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
Series
Experientia Supplementum
Number of Pages
286
Place of Publication
Basel, Switzerland
ISBN
9783034602273
SKU
V9783034602273
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Ref
99-15
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