| Description |
1 online resource (388 pages) |
| Contents |
Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of principal contributors; Introduction; Glia and extracellular space in the aging brain; Estrogen regulation of mitochondrial function and impact of the aging process; The immune system, estrogen and brain aging; Brain phenotype of the aromatase knock-out mouse; Neurosteroids and -aminobutyric acid type A receptor function and plasticity; Sex hormone receptors in the human hypothalamus in different stages of human life; Progesterone in the nervous system: an old player in new roles |
| Summary |
In recent years there has been increased interest in the possibility that hormone replacement therapy may have a significant impact on neurological function in the aging female. It has been hypothesized that estrogens may even have a protective role in the onset of Alzheimer's or other dementias. This volume draws together leading experts to review the existing scientific data and present a consensus view that will be a practical aid to clinicians. The book offers a state-of-the-art summary of current knowledge that gives readers a better understanding of the potential benefits of hormone ther |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203488003 |
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0203488008 |
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