The Role of Brain Dopamine

Haley, Jack; Riederer, P.; Sofic, E.; Konradi, C.; Kornhuber, J.; Beckmann, H.; Dietl, M.; Moll, G.; Hebenstreit, G.; Thorner, M.O.; Vance, M.L.; Stoof, J.C.; Tilders, F.J.H.; Petcher, T.J.

As in other volumes in the series, this newest volume conveys up-to-date knowledge in a clear and straightforward manner. It begins with a survey of the neurobiological functions of the brain, with the emphasis on Parkinson's disease. This is followed by a presentation of the role of dopamine in the regulation of human anterior pituitary function. The final two chapters concentrate on the dopamine receptors: first, the binding sites are characterized and the biochemical and physiological consequences of dopamine-receptor stimulation are discussed and, finally, there is a report on the topology of a dopamine-receptor model that can account comprehensively for agonists and antagonists.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 1989-10-16

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783540500407

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-73897-5

Dimensions: 277.0cm x210.0cm

Pages: 55.0