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Title

The neurochemical basis of autism : from molecules to minicolumns / Gene J. Blatt, editor.

Publication

New York ; London : Springer, c2010.

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Additional Authors

Blatt, Gene J.

Description

xv, 295 p. : ill.; 24 cm.

Summary

In this much-needed book aimed at researchers, scientists, and clinicians, Blatt (anatomy and neurobiology, Boston U.) assembles 15 chapters that focus on the neurochemical basis of autism, a little-studied topic. Addressing the physiological, neuropathological, neurochemical, and clinical elements of autism, a group of mostly European and American researchers working in neurology, neurobiology, pediatrics, pharmacology, genetics, mental health, and other fields cover etiologies, early identification, and advancements in medical care and associated disorders.

Subject

• Synaptic Transmission
• Nerve Tissue Proteins > chemistry
• Biomarkers
• Autistic Disorder > etiology
• Autism > Genetic aspects
• Autism > Molecular aspects
• Neurochemistry

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Autism spectrum disorders : clinical and medical perspectives / Margaret L. Bauman -- The male prevalence in autism spectrum disorders : hypotheses on its neurobiological basis / Flavio Keller and Liliana Ruta -- Neuroanatomical-behavioral correlates in autism : a working hypothesis / Ricardo M. Vela -- The morphology of minicolumns / Alan Peters -- The developmental neuropathology of autism / Thomas L. Kemper -- Understanding alterations during human brain development with molecular imaging : role in determining serotonin and GABA mechanisms in autism / Diane C. Chugani -- Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) as a biomarker of GABAergic activity in autism : impact on cerebellar circuitry and function / Gene J. Blatt, Jean-Jacques Soghomonian, and Jane Yip -- Epigenetic dysregulation of 15q11-13 GABA[subscript A] receptor genes in autism / Amber Hogart and Janine M. LaSalle -- Cholinergic component of autism spectrum disorder / Elizabeta B. Mukaetova-Ladinska, Jodie Westwood and Elaine K. Perry -- Oxytocin and autism / Peter Kirsch and Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg -- The role of the noradrenergic system in autism spectrum disorders / David Q. Beversdorf -- Oxidative stress in autism and its implications for dopamine-stimulated phospholipid methylation / Richard Deth, Christina Muratore, and Mostafa Waly -- Neuroligins and neurexins : synaptic bridges implicated in autism / Craig M. Powell and Antony A. Boucard -- The neurophysical chemistry of autism : postulates from intelligence modeling / Peter R. Bergethon -- Pharmacological treatment of autism / Terrell T. Gibbs.

ISBN

• 9781441912718 (hbk.)
• 1441912711 (hbk.)

OCLC

465370282

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library