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9781621820277: Glia (Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology)
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ISBN 10: 1621820270 ISBN 13: 9781621820277
Editorial: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S., 2014

Sinopsis

New and cutting-edge insight into the importance of glial cells

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The majority of cells in the nervous system are glia. Long thought of as passive bystanders, glial cells are increasingly being appreciated for their active roles in nourishing, supporting, and protecting the neuronal cells that relay electrical signals through the nervous system.

Written and edited by experts in the field, this collection from Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biologyexamines the development of the major classes of glial cells-astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, Schwann cells, and microglia-and their roles in normal physiology and disease. The contributors describe how glia help establish and refine synaptic connections, maintain the metabolic and ionic milieu of nerve cells, myelinate axons, modulate nerve signal propagation, and contribute to the blood-brain barrier. The biological characteristics of glial cells in vertebrate and invertebrate model systems, including those of Drosophila, Caenorhabditis elegans, and zebrafish, are also covered.

The authors also discuss the roles of glia in repair and regeneration, as well as in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's). This volume is therefore a valuable reference for all neurobiologists and biomedical scientists wishing to understand these diverse and dynamic cells.

Biografía del autor

Beth Stevens is a teacher who loves to make learning easy for struggling students who don t have the skills they need to succeed. She has been a specific learning disabilities teacher at the primary level for more than 20 years. Beth is a fifth-generation Floridian and comes from a long line of teachers. Terri Heidger and Beth Stevens are The Apron Ladies and co-authors of Become a Good Reader: Six Simple Steps and Ready-to-Go Comprehension: Easy Activities for All Readers.

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Editorial
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S.
Año de publicación
2014
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1621820270
ISBN 13 
9781621820277
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
486
Editor
Barres Ben A, Stevens Beth, Freeman Marc R
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