Motor Neurone Disease (Volume 176) (International Review of Neurobiology, Volume 176)

Author: Shaw MD, Pamela J.

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780443141164

Release Date: 31-05-2024

Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 548

Details: Motor Neurone Disease, Volume 176 in the International Review in Neurobiology serial highlights new advances, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Updates include chapters on Clinical features, differential diagnosis and pathology, Recent advances in genetics of familial and sporadic ALS, Non-coding genome contribution to ALS, Contribution of neurophysiology to the diagnosis and monitoring ALS, Advances in symptom management and monitoring disease progression, Use of biomarkers in clinical trials and future developments that will help identify new biomarkers, Application of systems biology to identify therapeutic targets, and much more.

Additional sections cover Evidence of mitochondrial dysfunction (in ALS) and how to measure it in model systems, Current neuroprotective therapies and future prospects, The role of glial cells in ALS, Dysregulation of RNA biology in ALS, New developments in pre-clinical models of ALS to guide translation. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in International Review on Neurobiology series Updated release includes the latest information on Motor Neuron Disease