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New Aspects of Axonal Structure and Function, 2010
Coordinators: Feldmeyer Dirk, Lübke Joachim
Language: EnglishSubject for New Aspects of Axonal Structure and Function:
Keywords
cortex; information; information processing; myelin; neurons
Publication date: 09-2014
237 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Paperback
Publication date: 08-2010
237 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
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Axons are neuronal output elements and are responsible for the transfer and processing of signals from one neuron to another, even over very large distances. For a given neuronal cell type, axons are unique and display very heterogeneous patterns with respect to shape, length and target structure. Axons are the usually long process of a nerve fiber that generally conducts impulses away from the body of the nerve cell. This book is intended to summarize recent findings covering morphological, physiological, developmental, computational and pathophysiological aspects of axons. It attempts to cover new findings concerning axonal structure and functions together with their implications for signal transduction, processes implicated in the formation of axonal arbors and the transport of subcellular elements to their targets, and finally how a dysfunction in one or several of these steps could lead to axonal degeneration and ultimately to neurodegenerative diseases.
Summarizes recent findings covering morphological, physiological, developmental, computational and pathophysiological aspects of axons.
Covers new findings concerning axonal structure and functions together with their implications for signal transduction in the nervous system.
Describes the processes implicated in the formation of axonal arbors and the transport of subcellular elements to their targets.
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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