Brain Neurosecretory Cytokines: Immune Response and Neuronal Survival / Edition 1

by Armen A. Galoyan

Overview

Brain Neurosecretory Cytokines: Immune Response and Neuronal Survival summarizes the biological and chemical data of signal molecules of the brain neuroendocrine immune system, mainly proline-rich peptides, which play an important role in the regulation of immune response, neuronal survival, hematopoiesis, and adaptation. The author also describes the role of PRPs for the protection of neurons against neurodegenerative disturbances and diseases. Brain Neurosecretory Cytokines: Immune Response and Neuronal Survival will be of great aid to the researchers and students in various areas of neurobiological profile (neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, neurophysiology, and endocrinology).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306483370
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	04/30/2004
Edition description:	2004
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.02(d)

Table of Contents

Neurosecretion of Cytokines by N. Paraventricularis and N. Supraopticus of Hypothalamus.- Discovery of New Neurosecretory Cytokines: Proline-rich Peptides Produced by N. Paraventricularis and N. Supraopticus of Hypothalamus.- Interaction of PRP-1 With Cytokines, Hormones and Neurotransmitters.- Antibacterial and Antiviral Activity of PRP-1 and Some Immunological Mechanisms of its Action.- PRP Regulation of T-Lymphocyte Development and Myelopoiesis.- Neuroprotective (Antineurodegenerative) Properties of PRP-1.- Effect of PRP-1 on Tumor Cells.- Basic Biochemical Mechanisms of PRP-1 Action in Different Pathologies

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

"Brain Neurosecretory Cytokines is an excellent book, a veritable goldmine of information, at the cutting edge of neuroscience. It should stimulate ideas for future directions in neuroscience for years to come. This volume should be highly useful for medical libraries, neuroscientists, endocrinologists and graduate students in these fields." (Arthur S. Brecher, TRENDS in Endocrinology & Metabolism, Vol. 16 (6), 2005)

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