Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate: Pharmacological and Functional Aspects

by Godfrey Tunnicliff (Editor), Christopher D. Cash (Editor)

Overview

Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) has come a long way since early experiments in animals where it was found to induce a sleep-like state and from its use in general anaesthesia in human subjects. It has been found to be a naturally-occurring compound in the brain, a metabolite of GABA, the emerging ubiquitous inhibitory neurotransmitter. This has opened

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134495849
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	08/01/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	268
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Gadfrey Tunnicliff, Christopher D. Cash

Table of Contents

Metabolism and Distribution of Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate in the Brain. The Gamma-hydroxybutyrate Receptor in the Brain. Part of the Pharmacological Actions of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate Are Mediated by GABAB Receptors. Membrane Transport of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate. Action of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate on Neuronal Excitability and Underlying Membrane Conductances. Regulation of Central Dopamine by Gamma-hydroxybutyrate. Effects of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate on Sleep. Gamma-hydroxybutyrate and Absence Seizure Activity. Behavioral Pharmacology of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate. Therapeutic Uses of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate. Abuse Potential and Toxicology of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate. 4-Hydroxybutyric Aciduria. Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate and Oxidative Stress. The Role of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate in Brain Function.

Editorial Reviews

4 Stars! from Doody

Reviewer: Celso Agner, MD, MS, MSc (Michigan Neurology Partners)
Description: This short book is an appraisal of gamma-hydroxybutyrate, an important substrate of many current clinical trials. It is an important review on a specific and important chemical component.
Purpose: The purpose is to address specific aspects of the pharmacology and physiology of gamma-hydroxybutyrate and its molecular, functional, and clinical aspects. These worthy and justified objectives are fully met by all authors.
Audience: This book is particularly targeted at neurologists and neuropharmacologists, an appropriate audience. The authors are credible experts in the field.
Features: The 14 chapters are written by 29 authors. The initial few chapters describe the molecular structure of gamma-hydroxybutyrate. In a progressive and organized manner, the book starts describing the different possible research applications of this component in current neurological practice. The pictures are self explanatory and the text well written.
Assessment: This is an important book for neuropharmacological libraries involved in research on gamma-hydroxybutyrate.

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