SIGMA Proteins: Evolution of the Concept of SIGMA Receptors (Paperback, Softcover Repri)

Preface.- Historical perspective and background - including Sigma protein subtypes and ligand selectivity.- Sigma imaging agents.- Medicinal chemistry.- 3-dimensional homology models of Sigma1.- Neuronal plasticity and ion channels.- Opioid receptors and other GPCR.- Cancer.- Neurodegenerative diseases.- Pain.- Cognition, learning, neurological disorders.- Drug abuse and addiction.- Alcohol Abuse.- Stroke and neuroprotection.