Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptogenesis

by Alexander Dityatev (Editor), Alaa El-Husseini (Editor)

This book provides a new compilation of information that link changes in the basic structure of synapses and brain diseases. The book shows that specific secreted proteins, and short peptide mimicking the function of neural cell adhesion molecules can significantly enhance the formation of synapses in the brain. It describes recent advances in research that lay necessary scientific groundwork to develop pharmacological treatments.

523 pages, Hardcover

First published August 16, 2006