Blood-Brain Barrier.
This volume explores the impact of hormones and vitamins on the blood-brain barrier (BBB), emphasizing the role of heavy metals and their neurotoxic effects. It discusses the mechanisms through which heavy metals traverse the BBB, such as receptor-mediated transport and passive diffusion, leading to...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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San Diego :
Elsevier Science & Technology,
2024.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: | Vitamins and hormones ;
v. 126. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This volume explores the impact of hormones and vitamins on the blood-brain barrier (BBB), emphasizing the role of heavy metals and their neurotoxic effects. It discusses the mechanisms through which heavy metals traverse the BBB, such as receptor-mediated transport and passive diffusion, leading to increased permeability and neurotoxicity. The book also covers topics like insulin's role in BBB signaling, astrocytic sonic hedgehog production, and gene therapy targeting the BBB. It is intended for researchers, clinicians, and students in neuroscience, pharmacology, and related fields, offering insights into BBB protection and therapeutic strategies for brain disorders. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (304 pages). |