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Advances in brain vascular research /

The brain vasculature nurtures and regulates basic functions of the central nervous system (CNS), acting as a barrier against pathogens. This book provides in-depth and focused data on the characteristics, function and role of brain blood vessels in health and disease. It addresses topics such as va...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Cristovao Clara Ana (Editor ), Bernardino Liliana (Editor ), Ferreira, Raquel (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2020.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:The brain vasculature nurtures and regulates basic functions of the central nervous system (CNS), acting as a barrier against pathogens. This book provides in-depth and focused data on the characteristics, function and role of brain blood vessels in health and disease. It addresses topics such as vascular activity, cell-cell communication, and the role of the endothelium in the development of the most prevalent types of cerebrovascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders, cognitive impairment, and vascular abnormalities. It offers an updated view of the current state of microvascular biology.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (vi, 196 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781527557239
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