Astrocytes in Psychiatric Disorders
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Beschreibung
This contributed volume discusses the multiple roles of astrocytes, which determine the progression and outcome of neuropsychiatric diseases. This emerging area of study examines the ways in which astrocytes are involved in various aspects of disease initiation, progression and resolution. This monograph aims to integrate the body of information that has accumulated in recent years revealing the active role of astrocytes in neuropsychiatric pathology and in psychiatric disorders. Understanding roles of astrocytes in pathology will provide new targets for medical intervention and aid the development of much needed therapeutics. This book will be valuable for researchers and workers in the fields of neurobiology, neurology, and psychiatry, as well as fill the need for a textbook used in advanced courses/graduate seminars in glial pathophysiology.
This contributed volume discusses the multiple roles of astrocytes, which determine the progression and outcome of neuropsychiatric diseases. This emerging area of study examines the ways in which astrocytes are involved in various aspects of disease initiation, progression and resolution. This monograph aims to integrate the body of information that has accumulated in recent years revealing the active role of astrocytes in neuropsychiatric pathology and in psychiatric disorders. Understanding roles of astrocytes in pathology will provide new targets for medical intervention and aid the development of much needed therapeutics. This book will be valuable for researchers and workers in the fields of neurobiology, neurology, and psychiatry, as well as fill the need for a textbook used in advanced courses/graduate seminars in glial pathophysiology.
Serves as a comprehensive volume outlining the role of astrocytes in psychiatric disorders Provides discussions of astroglia in mood disorders, schizophrenia, addictive disorders and eating disorders Explores ways in targeting astrocytes in the therapeutic management of neuropsychaitric disorders
Autor*in
Baoman Li
Themen in »Astrocytes in Psychiatric Disorders«
Brain Glial Cells Astrocytes Psychiatric disorders Therapy Cognition Major depressive disorder Bipolar disorder Schizophrenia Addictive disorders Mood disorders