Apoptosis in Neurobiology

by Yusuf A. Hannun (Editor), Rose-Mary Boustany (Editor)

Overview

The rapid growth of the study of apoptosis-mechanism-driven, regulated cell death-has created an urgent need for reliable documentation of the different approaches to and methods of studying the various aspects of the field. Apoptosis in Neurobiology is an important resource for researchers in this emerging frontier of biomedical study. This volume allows the uninitiated neuroscientist intellectual and practical access to the study of apoptosis, with special consideration to the nervous system. The first section concentrates on conceptual approaches to the study of apoptosis in neurobiology and its significance to the nervous system. The second section provides a user-friendly approach to methods and techniques in the study of apoptosis as applied to neurobiology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849333521
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/24/1998
Series:	Frontiers in Neuroscience
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Yusuf A. Hannun, Rose-Mary Boustany

Table of Contents

PrefaceDiseases and ConceptsIntroduction: Occurrence, Mechanisms, and Role of Apoptosis in Neurobiology and in Neurologic Disorders, R.-M. Boustany and Y.A. HannunCell Death in the Developing Nervous System, V. NarayananNeurodegenerative Disorders, D. Schmechel Neurooncology and Cancer Therapy, N.F. SchorHuman Immunodeficiency Virus Type I, H.A. GelbardThe Role of Proteases in Neuronal Apoptosis, S. KaufmannMolecular Mechanisms in the Activation of Apoptotic and Anti-Apoptotic Pathways by Ceramide, R. DobrowskyMethodsAssessment of Cell Viability and Histochemical Methods in Apoptosis, K. Puranam and R.-M. BoustanyAssessment of Ultrastructural Changes Associated with Apoptosis, D. SchmechelFlow Cytometry in the Study of Apoptosis, M. SmythMethods Used to Study Protease Activation During Apoptosis, S. KaufmannQualitative and Quantitative Methods for the Measurement of Ceramide, R. DobrowskyIn Vivo Neuronal Targeting of Genes, A. Amalfitano

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... a nice introduction to the field of neuronal apoptosis and to methods for identifying apoptotic cells. ... the editor and authors are to be commended for providing a coherent, although detailed overview, indicated by an average of over 170 references per chapter.
-Joseph A. Bobich, Chemistry, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Editorial Reviews

... provides a nice introduction to the field of neuronal apoptosis and to methods for identifying apoptotic cells. ... the editor and authors are to be commended for providing a coherent, although detailed overview, indicated by an average of over 170 references per chapter.
-Joseph A. Bobich, Chemistry, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, USA

... a nice introduction to the field of neuronal apoptosis and to methods for identifying apoptotic cells. ... the editor and authors are to be commended for providing a coherent, although detailed overview, indicated by an average of over 170 references per chapter.
-Joseph A. Bobich, Chemistry, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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