Introduction to Neurodegenerative Diseases and Related Techniques
Neurodegenerative disorders are common diseases that afflict our society with tremendous medical and financial burdens. As a whole, neurodegeneration strikes individuals of all ages, but becomes increasingly frequent with age, coming to affect a very large share of our elderly population. Due to the very complex nature of these diseases, which often result from combined genetic and environmental pathogenic factors, the scientific community that researches the causes and the therapy of neurodegeneration faces remarkable challenges, requiring constant technological advancements. This book describes a collection of experimental protocols used to study various aspects of neurodegeneration. In this introduction, we provide an overview of the field and the comprehensive technological approaches required to advance the knowledge in the pathogenesis and cure of neurodegeneration. Then, we introduce the general topics addressed herein with a brief description of each chapter.
- Alternative Pre-mRNA Splicing of G Protein-Coupled Receptors
- iTRAQ-Based LC-LC MALDI TOF/TOF MS Quantitative Analysis of Membrane Proteins from Human Glioma
- Analysis of Ion Fluxes and Fluid Compartmentation in Brain Slices
- Event-Related Potentials of the Cerebral Cortex
- Quantification of mRNA Levels Using Ribonuclease Protection Assay
- Patch-Cram Detection of Cyclic GMP in Intact Cells
- Laser Doppler Flowmetry to Measure Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow
- Microglia Detection by Enzymatic Histochemistry
- In Situ Hybridization of Cytokine mRNA Using Alkaline Phosphatase-Labelled Oligodeoxynucleotide Probes
- Application of Immunoassay Techniques in Psychopharmacology