Research Catalog

Title

Biology and pathology of astrocyte-neuron interactions / edited by Sergey Fedoroff, B.H.J. Juurlink and R. Doucette.

Publication

New York : Plenum Press, [1993], ©1993.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Fedoroff, Sergey.
• Juurlink, B. H. J., 1947-
• Doucette, R.
• Altschul Symposium (2nd : 1992 : Saskatoon, Sask.)

Description

x, 458 pages : illustrations; 26 cm.

Series Statement

Altschul symposia series ; v. 2

Uniform Title

Altschul symposia series ; v. 2.

Subject

• Astrocytes > Congresses
• Neuroglia > Congresses
• Neurophysiology > Congresses
• Brain > Pathophysiology > Congresses

Note

• "Proceedings of the second Altschul Symposium ... held May 20-23, 1992, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada" -- T.p. verso.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

• Metabolic Interactions between Neurons / L. Hertz -- The Perinodal Astrocyte: Functional and Developmental Considerations / S. G. Waxman -- Anoxia-Induced Extracellular Ion Shifts in Mammalian CNS White Matter / D. M. Philbin, Jr. and B. R. Ransom -- Hyperexcitability of Neurons and Astrocytes in Epileptic Human Cortex / A. H. Cornell-Bell and A. Williamson -- Inter-Cellular Signalling by Nitric Oxide / J. Garthwaite, E. Southam and R. Morris -- Production of Nitrosyl Mediators in Astrocytes / S. Murphy and M. L. Simmons -- The Possible Roles of Astrocytes in Energy Metabolism of the Brain / B. Hamprecht, R. Dringen, B. Pfeiffer and G. Kurz -- Astroglia: Receptors, Second Messengers, and Function / M. O. Kristian Enkvist, Y. Shao and K. D. McCarthy -- Neurotrophic Factors Produced by Astrocytes Involved in the Regulation of Cholinergic Neurons in the Central Nervous System / A. J. Patel and C. W. Gray.
• Olfactory Ensheathing Cells: Factors Influencing the Phenotype of these Glial Celss / R. Doucette and R. Devon -- Role of Peroxidase-Positive Astrocytes in Estradiol-Related Hypothalamic Damage / H. M. Schipper -- Regulation of Gene Expression in Astrocytes / J. de Vellis -- GFAP Gene Expression in Normal and Reactive Astrocytes / M. Tardy, G. Le Prince, S. Babajko, H. Riol, C. Fages and B. Rolland -- Astrocytes Can Act as Permissive Subtrates for the Growth of NFG-Sensitive Acons in Vivo / M. D. Kawaja and F. H. Gage -- Glial-Neuronal Interactions Exemplified by the Synthesis and Actions of Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor / P. M. Richardson, S. Gupta, S. Carbonetto, R. J. Dunn and R. J. Riopelle -- How Does Thrombin Cause Neurite Retraction? / H. S. Suidan and D. Monard -- Neuronal Control of Astrocyte Proliferation / B. Rogister, P. Leprince, D. Martin, J. Schoenen and G. Moonen.
• The Role of 5-HT[subscript 1A] Receiptors in Development and Adult Plasticity of the Serotonergic System / P. M. Whitaker-Azmitia and E. C. Azmitia -- The Role of Substance P in Cytokine Production by Glial Cells / J. E. Merrill, A. C. Charles and F. C. Martin -- Sources and Targets of Cytokines in the Central Nervous System / D. Giulian and J. George -- Regulation of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Gene Expression in the Astrocyte / I. Y. Chung, J. B. Kwon and E. N. Benveniste -- Paracrine and Autocrine Signalling in Regulation of Microglia Survival / S. Fedoroff, C. Hao, I. Ahmed and L. J. Guilbert -- Antigen Presentation at the Blood-Brain Barrier: A Role for Astrocytes? / M. B. Graeber -- Oligodendrocytes and the Immune System / J. P. Antel and T. C. G. Ruijs -- Perineuronal Glial Reactions in Regeneration of Motoneurons / G. W. Kreutzberg -- Regulation of Type III Intermediate Filament Protein Genes in Astrocytes during Development and after Injury / M. M. Oblinger, S. A. Kost and L. D. Singh.
• Heterogeneity of Reactive Astrocytes / S. David and R. Ness -- Inhibition of GFAP Synthesis with Antisense Nucleic Acid Constructs / A. C. H. Yu, Y. L. Lee and L. F. Eng -- X-Irradiation for Promoting Recovery in Lesioned Adult Mammalian CNS / N. Kalderon -- Migration and Fate of Transplanted Astrocytes / C. M. Jacque, I. Suard, J. Quinonero, J. L. Tchelingerian, N. Baumann and J. Boos -- Morphology of Astroglial Swelling in Culture and in the Edematous Brain: An Adaptive Response to a Disturbed Microenvironment / M. R. Del Bigio -- Glial Activation as a Common Denominator in Neurodegenerative Disease: A Hypothesis in Neuropathophysiology / W. Sue, T. Griffin and Laura C. Stanley -- Downs's Syndrome and S-100 Protein / R. J. Balazs and O. S. Jorgensen -- Astrocyte/Oligodendrocyte Interaction in Association with Reactive Gliosis / C. F. Brosnan, E. Wu, K. W. Selmaj and C. S. Raine -- Astroglial Response to Liver Failure / M. D. Norenberg.
• Possible Roles for Astroglia and Microglia in the Pathogenesis of Unconventional Slow Infections / R. I. Carp, R. J. Kascsak, X. Ye, P. B. Kozlowski, R. Kozielski, J. F. Diedrich and A. T. Hasse.

ISBN

0306445654

LCCN

93032263

OCLC

• 28853835
• ocm28853835

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries