Neurodegenerative disorders : through gain of function /

A fundamental change is occurring in the understanding of the major neurodegenerative disorders. Protein aggregation is a common emerging theme in diseases as diverse as Alzheimer's, Creutzfeld-Jakob, Parkinson's, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. If valid, then a small number of diagnost...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Beyreuther, K. (Konrad), 1941-, Christen, Yves, Masters, Colin L.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin : Springer, 2001.
Series:Research and perspectives in Alzheimer's disease.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:A fundamental change is occurring in the understanding of the major neurodegenerative disorders. Protein aggregation is a common emerging theme in diseases as diverse as Alzheimer's, Creutzfeld-Jakob, Parkinson's, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. If valid, then a small number of diagnostic and rational therapeutic strategies will emerge over the next few years, based on the common theme of modulation of the production, turnover and deposition of these aggregating proteins. The book provides insights into the cellular and animal models of these diseases, and how the molecular basis of neurodegeneration has become the preferred target of therapy.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 189 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783662043998 (electronic bk.)
3662043998 (electronic bk.)