9.15 / 9.150 Biochemistry and Pharmacology of Synaptic Transmission, Fall 2003
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Wurtman, Richard J., 1936-
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Biochemistry and Pharmacology of Synaptic Transmission
Date Issued
December 2003
Abstract
Considers the process of neurotransmission, especially chemicals used in the brain and elsewhere to carry signals from nerve terminals to the structures they innervate. Focuses on monoamine transmitters (acetylcholine; serotonin; dopamine and norepinephrine); also examines amino acid and peptide transmitters and neuromodulators like adenosine. Macromolecules that mediate neurotransmitter synthesis, release, inactivation, and receptor-mediated actions are discussed, as well as factors that regulate their activity and the second-messenger systems they control. Alternate years.
Subjects
neurotransmitter
antidepressant
brain lipid
blood brain barrier
dopamine
parkinson's disease
seratonin
depression
glutamate
aspartate
NDMA
drug
drug discovery
pharmaceutical
signaling pathway
receptor
spinal cord
marijuana
adensosine
histamine
9.15
9.150
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
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