The Neurochemical Basis of Autism: From Molecules to Minicolumns is a uniquely interdisciplinary text that presents the latest findings regarding the physiological, neuropathological, neurochemical and clinical elements of autism. This book contains an array of unique perspectives on autism from top researchers, beginning with a clinical perspective that discusses etiologies, early identification, advancements in care and associated disorders. It then covers topics such as neuropathological changes in autism to the pre- and post-natal development timing of the disorder, changes in the cerebellum in autism, the role of oxytocin in autism, the relationship of oxidative stress and autism, and a comprehensive review of pharmacotherapies, as well as the hypotheses being used to explore its causes and cures. Lay abstracts make this book as accessible to the parents and caretakers of autistic children as it is indispensable to the scientists, researchers and clinicians on the front line of this affliction. INDICE: 1 Bauman Autism Spectrum Disorders: Clinical and Medical Perspectives.-2 Keller The Male Prevalence In Autism Spectrum Disorders: Hypotheses On Its Neurobiological Basis.-3 Vella Neuroanatomical Behavioral Correlates in Autism: A Working Hypothesis.-4 Peters Morphology of Minicolumns.-5 Kemper Developmental Neuropathology of Autism.-6 Chugani Understanding alterations during human brain development with molecular imaging: Role in determining serotonin and GABA mechanisms in autism.-7 Blatt, Soghomonian and Yip Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) as a biomarker of GABAergic activity in autism: impact on cerebellar circuitry and function.-8 Hogart, LaSalle Epigenetic dysregulation of 15q11-13 GABAA Receptor Genes in Autism.-9 Mukaetova-Ladinska, Westwood, Perry Cholinergic Component of Autism Spectrum Disorder.-10 Kirsch, Meyer-LindenbergOxytocin and Autism.-11 Beversdorf The role of the noradrenergic system in autism spectrum disorders.-12 Deth, Muratore, Waly Oxidative Stress In Autism And Its Implications For Dopamine-Stimulated Phospholipid Methylation.-13 Powelland Boucard Neuroligins and Neurexins: Synaptic Bridges Implicated in Autism.-14 Bergathon The Neurophysical Chemistry of Autism: Postulates >From Intelligence Modeling.-15 Gibbs Pharmacological Treatment of Autism .
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-1271-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 380
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés