Molecular neuropharmacology

By Eric J. Nestler

Subjects: Rm315 .n455 2009, Neuropharmacology, Central nervous system--physiology, Central nervous system, diseases, Molecular neurobiology, Qv 76.5 n468m 2009, Central Nervous System Diseases, Central Nervous System, 615/.78, Medical, Nonfiction, Central nervous system, Physiology, Pharmacology, 2008 n-246, Central nervous system--drug effects, Drug effects, Drug therapy, Central Nervous System Agents, Central nervous system diseases--drug therapy, Central nervous system agents--pharmacology

Description: Turn to the classic primer of Molecular Neuroscience for a complete understanding of nervous system function and its relationship to human neurologic disorders4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!"This is an outstanding new introductory textbook on neuropharmacology and its implications for cognitive neuroscience. Anyone who wants to keep abreast of this rapidly emerging science needs to learn the fundamentals which this book would help facilitate. I highly recommend it." --Doody's Review ServiceMolecular Neuropharmacology offers a clear, thorough explanation of the molecular functioning of the nervous system in normal and disease states. More than three hundred concept-clarifying full-color illustrations along with didactic text boxes provide an in-depth understanding of nerve cell receptors, their effectors and second messenger targets, and the molecular genetics that are often impacted by these systems. You will also learn how malfunction of these molecular systems relates to human disease and the corresponding medical treatment.Molecular Neuropharmacology is the most relevant, well-written resource available to help you make the connection between neuropharmacology and clinical neuroscience.Numerous figures and didactic boxes help you understand and remember complex subject matter for efficient, on-the-spot review. The book's all-inclusive, high-yield coverage includes:The fundamentals of neuropharmacologyNeural substrates of drug actionThe neuropharmacology of specific functions and disorders--encompassing control of movement, mood and emotion, memory and dementia, and other vital areasNEW! A streamlined redesign that makes the book even more practical and accessible than everNEW! More illustrations--all 300 now in full color!