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. Ed(S): Dityatev, Alexander; El-Husseini, Alaa (University Of British Columbia) - Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptogenesis - 9781441940902 - V9781441940902
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Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptogenesis

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Description for Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptogenesis Paperback. Editor(s): Dityatev, Alexander; El-Husseini, Alaa (University of British Columbia). Num Pages: 497 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, 43 colour illustrations, 10 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 727.

Some of the molecules critical for building neuronal contacts have been shown to be affected in psychiatric disorders such as autism and mental retardation. Also, a reduction in synapse number in specific brain regions has been found in patients with brain disorders. Thus, imbalance in synaptic contact formation may result in the formation of abnormal neuronal circuits and the aberrant behavior manifested in these brain diseases. Recent findings also suggest that fine tuning of neuronal circuits rather than a major loss of neurons may be the cause of some of these brain disorders. In certain cases, loss of neurons could ... Read more

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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
497
Condition
New
Number of Pages
497
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441940902
SKU
V9781441940902
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From the reviews: "This volume provides a comprehensive overview and perspectives on the interplay between development, maturity, and disease that is valuable to the newcomer and expert alike. One strength of this volume is that it highlights the breadth of the many experimental systems and approaches that are used to study normal development as well ... Read more

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