Neuroendocrinology —— Pathological Situations and Diseases

----- 神经内分泌学，卷182

ISBN: 9780444536167 出版年：2010 页码：399 Elsevier Science_Series

Neuroendocrinology is a discipline which originated about 50 years ago as a branch of Endocrinology and that is now strictly linked to neuroscience. Volumes 181 and 182 of Progress in Brain Research provide a rapid view of the major points presently discussed at biological and clinical levels. The chapters have been written by top scientists who are directly involved in basic or clinical research and who use the most sophisticated biotechnological techniques. These volumes cover the role of genetics in many endocrine-related events, like neuroendocrinological diseases and endocrine dependent cancers (prostate, breast, etc,). Interesting information is also provided on possible treatments of neurodegenerative brain diseases (e.g., Alzheimer and similar syndromes). The best researchers in the field provide their conclusions in the context of the latest experimental results. Chapters are extensively referenced to provide readers with a comprehensive list of resources on the topics covered. This is of a great value for researchers and experts, and also for students as a background reference.