Main description:

Neuronal apoptosis is a normal physiological process that is an essential and integral part of neurogenesis. The massive overproduction of neurons that occur during the development of the brain is followed by a programmed cell death of roughly one-half of the originally formed neurons. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of neuronal cell apoptosis, including comparative microarray analysis of multiple neurodegenerative models; death of neuronal and glial cells induced by photodynamic treatment; cell death during cerebellar development and the fundamental mechanisms; and, pathophysiological implications of neuronal apoptosis.

Contents:

Preface; Neuronal Cell Apoptosis; Witnessing the Mechanistic Insights of Neuronal Apoptosis from a Global Transcriptomic View: Comparative Microarray Analysis of Multiple Neurodegenerative Models; Death of Neuronal & Glial Cells Induced by Photodynamic Treatment: Ultrastructural Changes & Signaling Mechanisms; Cell Death during Cerebellar Development; Fundamental Mechanisms & Implications of Neuronal Apoptosis; How Can We Prevent Neuronal Apoptosis?; Neuronal Cell Apoptosis; Acrylamide-Induced Toxicity & Apoptosis on Neurological Systems; Neuronal Cell Apoptosis; Oxidative Stress & Apoptosis in Alzheimer's & Parkinson's Disease; Index.