Astrocytes in Psychiatric Disorders

Astrocytes in Psychiatric Disorders
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 9783030773755
ISBN-13 : 3030773752
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Book Synopsis Astrocytes in Psychiatric Disorders by : Baoman Li

Download or read book Astrocytes in Psychiatric Disorders written by Baoman Li and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-12-09 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This contributed volume discusses the multiple roles of astrocytes, which determine the progression and outcome of neuropsychiatric diseases. This emerging area of study examines the ways in which astrocytes are involved in various aspects of disease initiation, progression and resolution. This monograph aims to integrate the body of information that has accumulated in recent years revealing the active role of astrocytes in neuropsychiatric pathology and in psychiatric disorders. Understanding roles of astrocytes in pathology will provide new targets for medical intervention and aid the development of much needed therapeutics. This book will be valuable for researchers and workers in the fields of neurobiology, neurology, and psychiatry, as well as fill the need for a textbook used in advanced courses/graduate seminars in glial pathophysiology.


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