Understanding Glial Cells, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998

Preface. I : Morphology and Ontogeny. 1. Characterization of the Glial Cells in the Teleost Visual Pathway, J.M. Lara, et al. 2. The Macroglia of Teleosts : Characterization, Distribution and Development, S. Diaz-Regueira, R. Anadon. 3. Organization and Function of Astrocytes in the Human Retina, J.M. Ramirez, et al. 4. Astroglial Architecture of the Human Optic Nerve, Functional Role of Astrocytes, A. Trivino, et al. 5. Glial Cells Ontogeny in the Telencephalon and Mesencephalon of the Lizard Gallotia galloti, M. Monzon-Mayor, et al. 6. Role of Thyroid Hormone on the Oligodendrocyte Type 2-Astrocyte Lineage, A. Rodriguez-Pena, et al. II: Molecular and Biochemical Properties. 7. Characterization of Rat Neural Stem Cells from Embryonic Striatum and Mesencephalon During in Vivo Differentiation, E. Bazan, et al. 8. Expression of Neurotrophins and Their Receptors within Glial Cells of Retina and Optic Nerve, E. Vecino, et al. 9. Expression and Function of Neurotransmitter Receptors in Glial Cells of the Central Nervous System, C. Matute, et al. 10. Role of Astroglia in the Neural Effects of Sex Hormones and Neuroactive Steroids, M. del Carmen Fernandez-Galaz, et al. 11. Cytokines and Astroglial Cells: Functions and Mechanisms of Action, F. Molina-Holgado, et al. 12. The Critical Factor for L-DOPA Toxicity on Dopamine Neurons is Glia, M.A. Mena, et al. III: Involvement in Damage and Regeneration. 13. Ethanol Exposure During Brain Development Alters Astrogliogenesis and Astrocyte Functions, J. Renau-Piqueras, et al. 15. Glial Response to Excitotoxic Injury in the Immature Brain, L. Acarin, et al. 16. Effects of Contralateral Lesions and Aging on the Neuronal and Glial Population of the Cerebral Cortex of the Rat, M.A. Peinado, et al. 17. The Role of Schwann Cell in Nerve Regeneration, E. Verdu, X. Navarro. IV: Glia in Pathology. 18. Glial Reactivity in Genetically Determined Disorders of Myelin, J.M. Vela, et al. 19. Glial Changes in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease, M.A. Moran, P. Gomez-Ramos. 20. Adhesion Molecules, Angiogenesis and Malignant Gliomas: Implications for Tumorigenesis, B. Conde, et al. Index.

Preface. I: Morphology and Ontogeny. 1. Characterization of the Glial Cells in the Teleost Visual Pathway; J.M. Lara, et al. 2. The Macroglia of Teleosts: Characterization, Distribution and Development; S. Díaz-Regueira, R. Anadón. 3. Organization and Function of Astrocytes in the Human Retina; J.M. Ramírez, et al. 4. Astroglial Architecture of the Human Optic Nerve; Functional Role of Astrocytes; A. Triviño, et al. 5. Glial Cells Ontogeny in the Telencephalon and Mesencephalon of the Lizard Gallotia galloti; M. Monzón-Mayor, et al. 6. Role of Thyroid Hormone on the Oligodendrocyte Type 2-Astrocyte Lineage; A. Rodríguez-Peña, et al. II: Molecular and Biochemical Properties. 7. Characterization of Rat Neural Stem Cells from Embryonic Striatum and Mesencephalon During in Vivo Differentiation; E. Bazán, et al. 8. Expression of Neurotrophins and Their Receptors within Glial Cells of Retina and Optic Nerve; E. Vecino, et al. 9. Expression and Function of Neurotransmitter Receptors in Glial Cells of the Central Nervous System; C. Matute, et al. 10. Role of Astroglia in the Neural Effects of Sex Hormones and Neuroactive Steroids; M. del Carmen Fernández-Galaz, et al. 11. Cytokines and Astroglial Cells: Functions and Mechanisms of Action; F. Molina-Holgado, et al. 12. The Critical Factor for L-DOPA Toxicity on Dopamine Neurons is Glia; M.A. Mena, et al. III: Involvement in Damage and Regeneration. 13. Ethanol Exposure During Brain Development Alters Astrogliogenesis and Astrocyte Functions; J. Renau-Piqueras, etal. 15. Glial Response to Excitotoxic Injury in the Immature Brain; L. Acarín, et al. 16. Effects of Contralateral Lesions and Aging on the Neuronal and Glial Population of the Cerebral Cortex of the Rat; M.A. Peinado, et al. 17. The Role of Schwann Cell in Nerve Regeneration; E. Verdú, X. Navarro. IV: Glia in Pathology. 18. Glial Reactivity in Genetically Determined Disorders of Myelin; J.M. Vela, et al. 19. Glial Changes in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease; M.A. Morán, P. Gómez-Ramos. 20. Adhesion Molecules, Angiogenesis and Malignant Gliomas: Implications for Tumorigenesis; B. Conde, et al. Index.

Understanding Glial Cells is a collection of selected works presented by Spanish research teams at the establishment and consolidation of the Spanish Glial Network in February 1997. Each of the work's four main sections, I) Morphology and Ontogeny, II) Molecular and Biochemical Properties, III) Involvement in Damage and Regeneration, and IV) Glia in Pathology, covers state-of-the-art research as it relates to glial cell biology. Within each of these sections, individual chapters introduce readers to advanced topics, present research results, and direct them to related research. Understanding Glial Cells is not a basic text covering elementary topics but is meant for readers with a pre-existing interest in the field. The volume is especially suited for researchers, clinicians, and instructo