The Axon - Structure, Function and Pathophysiology

The axon, interposed between the cell body and the synaptic terminals in most neurons, plays a crucial role in connecting neurons and acting as a conduit for the transmission of information between them. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date compendium that brings together chapters
on the structure, function, and pathophysiology of axons in both the PNS and CNS. Carefully written, well-illustrated with superb illustrations, and generously referenced, the 33 chapters and introduction have been authored by 49 world-renowned authorities. Recent advances in the molecular
neurobiology of axons are carefully reviewed, and new areas, such as the molecular biology of ion channels and myelination, the role of calcium in pathophysiology and regeneration, cell adhesion molecules and their roles in axo-glial interactions and axonal guidance, and optical recording methods,
are highlighted. This book will provide an essential reference for neuroscientists as well as clinicians such as neurologists, neurosurgeons, and clinical electrophysiologists interested in axons.

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date compendium that brings together chapters on the structure, function and pathophysiology of axons in both the peripheral and central nervous systems. Within the context of a comprehensive discussion of all aspects of axonal structure, function and pathophysiology, recent advances in the molecular neurobiology of axons are carefully reviewed.

Product details

• Authors: Kocsis Stys Waxman, Stephen Ed. Waxman, Stephen G. Waxman
• Assisted by: Jeffery D. Kocsis (Editor), Jeffery D. (Professor of Neurology and Neurobiology Kocsis (Editor), Kocsis Jeffery D. (Editor), Peter K. Stys (Editor), Peter K. (Assistant Professor of Neurology Stys (Editor), Stys Peter K. (Editor), Stephen G. Waxman (Editor), Stephen G. (Professor and Chairman of Neurology and Professor of Pharmacology Waxman (Editor), Waxman Stephen G. (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.05.1995
• EAN: 9780195082937
• ISBN: 978-0-19-508293-7
• Dimensions: 227 mm x 287 mm x 41 mm
• Weight: 2272 g
• Illustrations: halftones, line figures and tables
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; Histology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, MEDICAL / Neurology, MEDICAL / Histology, Neurology & clinical neurophysiology, Neurosciences, Neurology and clinical neurophysiology