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Neuroinflammation /

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Inflammation is a central mechanism in many neurological diseases, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, and brain trauma as well as meningitis and contributes to the generation of pain. We are now beginning to understand the impact of the immune system on different nervous system functions and dise...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Minagar, Alireza
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2011.
Subjects:
Nervous system > Diseases.
Inflammation.
Multiple sclerosis.
Neuroimmunology.
Inflammation
Nervous System Diseases
Multiple Sclerosis
Nerve Degeneration > immunology
Neuroimmunomodulation
Système nerveux > Maladies.
Inflammation (Pathologie)
Sclérose en plaques.
Neuro-immunologie.
Neuroimmunology
Multiple sclerosis
Nervous system > Diseases
Nervenentzündung
Rückenmarksentzündung
Nervendegeneration
Electronic books.
Internet Resources.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Inflammation is a central mechanism in many neurological diseases, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, and brain trauma as well as meningitis and contributes to the generation of pain. We are now beginning to understand the impact of the immune system on different nervous system functions and diseases, ranging from damage through tolerance to modulation and repair. This book discusses some of the more common neuro-inflammatory diseases. Topics covered include multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis and Susac syndrome. Comprehensive review of the latest developments in neuroinflammation Includes contributions from leading authorities.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xix, 520 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.