In vitro neurotoxicology : principles and challenges /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Tiffany-Castiglioni, Evelyn, Hollinger, Mannfred A.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Totowa, N.J. : Humana Press, [2004]
Series:Methods in pharmacology and toxicology.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • In vitro neurotoxicology : introduction to concepts
  • Predictive value of in vitro systems for neurotoxicity risk assessment
  • Exposure-dose-response paradigm as it relates to toxicogenomics
  • In vitro studies of neurotoxicant effects on cellular homeostasis
  • Role of apoptosis in neurotoxicology
  • Impairment of neurotransmitter metabolism and function by neurotoxicants : enzyme pathways in neurons and astroglia
  • Cell-type-specific responses of the nervous system to lead
  • Effects of toxicants on neural differentiation
  • Impairment of synaptic function by exposure to lead
  • Aggregating brain cell cultures for neurotoxicological studies
  • Use of complimentary in vitro models to study endogenous neurotoxicants