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Neuronal and Cognitive Effects of Oestrogens
Novartis
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Description for Neuronal and Cognitive Effects of Oestrogens
Hardcover. Although normally thought of as a sex hormone, recent research has highlighted the numerous and significant effects that oestrogen has on the central nervous system. It has been shown that oestrogen acts as a neural growth factor with important influences on the survival, plasticity, regeneration, and aging of the mammalian forebrain. Series: Novartis Foundation Symposia. Num Pages: 292 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MFG; MJG; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 586.
Although normally thought of as a sex hormone, recent research has highlighted the numerous and significant effects that oestrogen has on the CNS, extending far beyond its important reproductive role. It has been shown that oestrogen acts as a neural growth factor with important influences on the survival, plasticity, regeneration and ageing of the mammalian brain.
This exciting book brings together leading clinicians and researchers to discuss oestrogen's basic mechanisms of action, the extrahypothalmic brain regions it affects, and its influence on cognitive functions in animals and humans. Finally, recent research on the role of oestrogens in ... Read more
Although normally thought of as a sex hormone, recent research has highlighted the numerous and significant effects that oestrogen has on the CNS, extending far beyond its important reproductive role. It has been shown that oestrogen acts as a neural growth factor with important influences on the survival, plasticity, regeneration and ageing of the mammalian brain.
This exciting book brings together leading clinicians and researchers to discuss oestrogen's basic mechanisms of action, the extrahypothalmic brain regions it affects, and its influence on cognitive functions in animals and humans. Finally, recent research on the role of oestrogens in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
Series
Novartis Foundation Symposia
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471492030
SKU
V9780471492030
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About Novartis
Derek J. Chadwick and Jamie A. Goode are editors for Neuronal and Cognitive Effects of Oestrogens and other scientific titles.
Reviews for Neuronal and Cognitive Effects of Oestrogens
"The text is an excellent summary of what is new on estrogens in the brain and will be of interest to neuroscience departments..."
Jnl of the Neurological Sciences, March 2001
Jnl of the Neurological Sciences, March 2001