Neurodegenerative diseases result in progressive degeneration and / or death of nerve cells which leads to problems with movement and mental functioning. Examples include Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. Much research is taking place to try to identify ways to prevent or lessen the impact of these diseases.
This volume reviews the latest research and developments in the molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases.
* Contributions from leading authorities * Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field
1. Cover 2. Contents 3. Copyright 4. Dedication 5. Contributors 6. Preface 7. Chapter 1 Pathologic Lesions in Neurodegenerative Diseases 8. Chapter 2 Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy 9. Chapter 3 The Genetics of Alzheimer’s Disease 10. Chapter 4 Alzheimer’s Disease and the Amyloid β-Protein 11. Chapter 5 Molecular Insights into Parkinson’s Disease 12. Chapter 6 Huntington Disease and the Huntingtin Protein 13. Chapter 7 The Complex Molecular Biology of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 14. Chapter 8 Tau and Tauopathies 15. Chapter 9 Membrane Pores in the Pathogenesis of Neurodegenerative Disease 16. Chapter 10 Protein Quality Control in Neurodegenerative Disease 17. Chapter 11 Biology of Mitochondria in Neurodegenerative Diseases 18. Chapter 12 Fungal Prions 19. Index
Neurodegenerative diseases result in progressive degeneration and / or death of nerve cells which leads to problems with movement and mental functioning. Examples include Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. Much research is taking place to try to identify ways to prevent or lessen the impact of these diseases.
This volume reviews the latest research and developments in the molecular biology of neurodegenerative diseases.
* Contributions from leading authorities * Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field
1. Cover 2. Contents 3. Copyright 4. Dedication 5. Contributors 6. Preface 7. Chapter 1 Pathologic Lesions in Neurodegenerative Diseases 8. Chapter 2 Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy 9. Chapter 3 The Genetics of Alzheimer’s Disease 10. Chapter 4 Alzheimer’s Disease and the Amyloid β-Protein 11. Chapter 5 Molecular Insights into Parkinson’s Disease 12. Chapter 6 Huntington Disease and the Huntingtin Protein 13. Chapter 7 The Complex Molecular Biology of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 14. Chapter 8 Tau and Tauopathies 15. Chapter 9 Membrane Pores in the Pathogenesis of Neurodegenerative Disease 16. Chapter 10 Protein Quality Control in Neurodegenerative Disease 17. Chapter 11 Biology of Mitochondria in Neurodegenerative Diseases 18. Chapter 12 Fungal Prions 19. Index
