Myelin biology and disorders
By: [edited by] Robert A. Lazzarini ; section editors, Robert A. Lazzarini ... [et al.].
Contributors: Lazzarini, Robert A.
Publisher: Elsevier Academic Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: San Diego, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1182
Subjects: Myelin sheath.; Myelin sheath -- Pathophysiology.; Myelin sheath -- Diseases -- Animal models.; Demyelination.
Description: With the completion of the "Human Genome Project" and the cloning and complete molecular description of the known myelin genes, the stage has been set for a detailed understanding of the biology of myelin, the disease processes affecting myelin and the potential for myelin repair and regeneration. This book brings together in one place, the recent advances in molecular and cellular biology along with visual data from MRI, confocal microscopy and high voltage EM techniques to provide new insights into disease mechanisms. It represents a unique research reference on myelin biology and will serve as the definitive resource for both the professional clinical and basic scientist.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 1160-1168) and index.