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This title in other formats:Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate: Molecular, Functional and Clinical Aspectsby Godfrey Tunnicliff
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) has come a long way since early experiments in animals where it was found to induce a sleep-like state and from its use in general anaesthesia in human subjects. It has been found to be a naturally-occurring compound in the brain, a metabolite of GABA, the emerging ubiquitous inhibitory neurotransmitter. This has opened up a completely new line of research in an effort to establish a function for GHB. Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate: Pharmacological and Functional Aspects has brought together the combined expertise of many of the leading authorities on the biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology of GHB in the central nervous system. Each chapter is an in-depth review of the field and the book itself will appeal to all neurobiologists interested in neurotransmitter mechanisms, as well as to clinicians and other health-care workers interested in this fascinating chemical. Book News Annotation:A naturally occurring metabolite of the inhibitory neurotransmitter
GABA, gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is being investigated for its
efficacy in treating sleep disorders, fibromyalgia, and drug
addiction. Its euphoric and sleep-inducing effects have unfortunately
also led to its abuse as a "date rape drug." Aimed at neurobiologists
and clinicians, this volume contains 14 contributions from
international researchers on the biochemistry, physiology, and
pharmacology of GHB in the central nervous system. Tunnicliff teaches
at Indiana U. School of Medicine and Cash is with CNRS in Strasbourg,
France.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) has come a long way since early experiments in animals where it was found to induce a sleep-like state, and from its use in general anesthesia in human subjects. Soon it was found to be a naturally-occuring compound in the brain. This title concerns this compound. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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