Amine Oxidases: Function and Dysfunction: Proceedings of the 5th International Amine Oxidase Workshop, Galway, Ireland, August 22–25, 1992: 41 (Journal of Neural Transmission. Supplementa, 41) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3211825215 ISBN 13: 9783211825211

Publisher: Springer, 1994

Synopsis

Monoamine oxidase plays a major role in the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric disorders including depressive illness, Parkinson´s disease and Alzheimer´s disease. The new generation of selective monoamine oxidase inhibitors, devoid of major side effects, has found a prominent place in the treatment of these diseases. Some of these drugs may have neuroprotective activity with prospects for treating progressive neurodegenerative diseases. The volume presents a collection of research papers on monoamine oxidase and its inhibitors. The topic is treated from the point of view of chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, neurology and psychiatry. The book serves as a quick and comprehensive reference source for obtaining the most up to date information.

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Monoamine oxidase plays a major role in the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric disorders including depressive illness, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. The new generation of selective monoamine oxidase inhibitors, devoid of major side effects, has found a prominent place in the treatment of these diseases. This volume presents a collection of research papers on monoamine oxidase and its inhibitors. The topic is treated from the point of view of chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, neurology and psychiatry. The book serves as a quick and comprehensive reference source for obtaining the most up-to-date information.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3211825215
• ISBN 13: 9783211825211
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 471
• Editor: Tipton K.F., Youdim M.B.H., Barwell C.J., Callingham B.A., Lyles G.A.