Astrocytes : Wiring the Brain (Paperback)

Introduction to Cluster A: Functional Biomarkers at the InterfaceMature Protoplasmic Mammalian Astrocytes: Morphology, Interrelationships, and Implications for Function; H. K. KimelbergBiomarkers of Astrocyte Microdomains: Focus on Gap Junctions, Purinergic Receptors, and Aquaporins; E. Scemes and G. P. NicchiaAdhesion Molecules and their Function in Astrocyte Polarity; S. Carbonetto, E. Camand, and S. Etienne-MannevilleContribution of Astrocytes to CNS Immunity: Roles of Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs); N. Esen and T. KielianIntroduction to Cluster B: Establishment of Functional Units: Multimodality at the TipsNeuroglial Networks: Glial Wiring Also Matters; C. GiaumeAstrocyte-Neuron Communication: What Goes Wrong in Pathology? D. Rossi and A. VolterraBlood-Brain Barrier and the Neural Vascular Unit; R. Dermietzel and D. C. SprayOligodendrocytes: Gateway to the Panglial Syncytium; K. G. V. Davidson and J. E. RashMicroglia and Non-CNS Cells in Paracrine Signaling and CNS Immunity: Effects of Pathogens, Age, and Life History; E. H. Wilson and M. J. CarsonCNS Pathology: Disruption of Astrocyte Connectivity: IntroductionAstrocytes in Epilepsy; C. Steinhauser and G. SeifertAstrocyte Involvement in the Acquired Demyelinating Diseases; S. E. Lutz, C. S. Raine, and C. BrosnanNeuroglia in Alzheimer’s Disease; J. J. Rodriguez Arellano, C. Matute and A. VerkhratskyThe Role of Glial Pathology in Autism; R. E. Kneeland, S. B. Liesch, T. D. Folsom, and S. H. FatemiAstrocytes in Major Depressive Disorder and Schizophrenia: Pathophysiological and Therapeutic Aspects; M. J. Schwarz and A.-M. MyintIndex