Timothy S Gaginella, James J Galligan

Serotonin and Gastrointestinal Function

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Serotonin and Gastrointestinal Function provides a comprehensive review of current research into the mechanisms by which serotonin acts on gastrointestinal tissues. This book covers neurochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical issues relevant to serotonin in the gastrointestinal tract. The editors have brought together the most relevant information from the molecular to the clinical level. Each chapter is written by investigators experienced in research on serotonin's actions in the gut. This book will be useful to basic scientists, clinical investigators, graduate and postgraduate students.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juli 1995
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 160mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 494g
• ISBN-13: 9780849383878
• ISBN-10: 0849383870
• Artikelnr.: 22018149

Autorenporträt

Timothy S. Gaginella and James J. Galligan

Inhaltsangabe

Serotonin in the Intestinal Tract: A Synopsis
T.S. GaginellaLocalization and Neurochemical Aspects ofSerotonin in the Gut
M.D. GershonPharmacological Characterization of 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors in the Gastrointestinal Tract
J.D. Gale and K.T. BunceSerotonin Modulation of Gastrointestinal Motility
M. Tonini and F. De PontiSerotonin as an Intestinal Secretagogue
E. BeublerElectrophysiological Studies of 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors on Enteric Neurons
J.J. GalliganSerotonin and the Afferent Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract
H.E.Raybould
D. Grundy
and P.L.R. AndrewsThe Clinical Application of 5-HT Agonists and Antagonists in Gastrointestinal Disease
T.P. Roarty and R.W. McCallumReferencesIndex