Astrocytes (eBook)

Methods and Protocols

Barbara Di Benedetto (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
Springer New York (Verlag)
978-1-4939-9068-9 (ISBN)

Infos

This detailed volume gathers together a broad variety of methods essential to the investigation of the biology of astrocytes and their multifaceted roles in both healthy and diseased brains. Beginning with some overviews of the subject, the book continues by covering techniques for the isolation of astrocytes from animal models, the investigation of astrocyte morphology and function, as well as for understanding astrocyte pathologies in the central nervous system. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Astrocytes: Methods and Protocols serves as an ideal guide for both experienced and beginner scientists working toward unraveling the novel, fascinating roles of these versatile cells.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.1.2019
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Humanbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zellbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
• ISBN-10: 1-4939-9068-3 / 1493990683
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4939-9068-9 / 9781493990689