The Role of Oxidative Stress in Neuronal Death
Author | : Irene Ceballos-Picot |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 391 |
Release | : 2013-06-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783662225165 |
ISBN-13 | : 3662225166 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Role of Oxidative Stress in Neuronal Death written by Irene Ceballos-Picot and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines current knowledge and recent advances in the study of fundamental processes involved in neuronal death, particularly oxidative stress as a causal agent or risk factor. The author presents discussion of oxidative stress in neuronal apoptosis and its role in the neuropathogenesis of age-related neurodegenerative diseases exemplified by Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.