Dynamics of Brain Monoamines
The noted French physiologist Claude Bernard was fond of noting that "experimental ideas are often born by chance, with the help of some casual observation. " If history teaches us, we realize that this statement is as true today as it was 100 years ago. Today, however, we are luckier. We...
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| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
1972, 1972
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1972 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Metabolism of Monoamines
- 1.1. Biochemistry of Catecholamines in Brain
- 1.2. Biochemistry of 5-Hydroxytryptamine (Serotonin)
- 1.3. Inactivation of Monoamines
- 2. Methods of Studying Cerebral Monoamines and Their Enzymes
- 2.1. Evaluation of Metabolites Excreted in Urine
- 2.2. Labeling and Autoradiographic Study of Monoamines
- 2.3. Ultrastructures: Electron Microscope Studies
- 2.4. Histochemical Fluorescence Method
- 3. Normal and Abnormal Physiology of Monoamines in the Central Nervous System
- 3.1. Monoamine Uptake and Distribution in Brain
- 3.2. Localization of Intraneuronal and Diffuse Monoamines
- 3.3. Localization of Brain Monoamine Nerve Terminals
- 3.4. Monoamines as Transmitters in the Central Nervous System
- 3.5. Neuropharmacology and Behavior
- 3.6. Inhibition and Release of Monoamines by Drugs
- 3.7. Sleep Mechanisms
- 3.8. Blood-Brain Barrier
- 4. Neuropsychopathology
- 4.1. Genetic Factors
- 4.2. Metabolism in Psychoses
- 4.3. Neuropathological States
- Appendix: Abbreviations Used in Text
- References