Behavioral Pharmacology of the Cholinergic System

Book Overview

A Review of the Cholinergic System and Therapeutic Approachesto Treat Brain Disorders.- Acetylcholine and Spontaneous Recognition Memory in Rodentsand Primates.- Endogenous Acetylcholine and Its Modulation of Cortical Microcircuitsto Enhance Cognition.- Cholinergic Signaling Dynamics and Cognitive Control of Attention.- Involvement of Nicotinic Receptors in Working Memory Function.- Nicotinic Receptors Underlying Nicotine Dependence: Evidence fromTransgenic Mouse Models.- Cholinergic Receptors and Addiction.- Behavioral and Molecular Basis of Cholinergic Modulation of Pain: Focus on Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors.- An Evolving Therapeutic Rationale for Targeting the α7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor in Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Activators of α7 nAChR as Potential Therapeutics for Cognitive Impairment.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030560155
• ISBN13: 9783030560157
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"