Methods in Neurosciences Vol. 24 : Neuroimmunology

by Phillips, M. Ian; Evans, Dwight

• ISBN13: 9780121852948
• ISBN10: 0121852946
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-01-01
• Publisher: Academic Pr

Summary

The volumes in this series include contemporary techniques significant to a particular branch of neuroscience. They are an invaluable aid to the student as well as the experienced researcher not only in developing protocols in neuroscience but in disciplines where research is becoming closely related to neuroscience. Each volume of Methods in Neurosciences contains an index, and each chapter includes references. Dr. Conn became Editor-in-Chief of the series beginning with Volume 15, so each subsequent volume could be guest-edited by an expert in that specific field. This further strengthens the depth of coverage in Methods in Neurosciences for students and researchers alike. Comprehensive protocols included for the study of: * The brain-immune system * The neuroimmune system: Effects of the brain on the peripheral immune system * Neuroimmune effects from substances of abuse (e.g. cocaine) to hypnosis * Measurement of interferons, cytokines, natural killer cells, and major histocompatibility complex molecules * Immunohistochemistry methods in the brain * Neuropeptides as immunomodulators

Table of Contents

General Methods

Measurement of Interferons

Measurements of Natural Killer Cell Numbers and Function in Humans

Functional Assays to Determine Effects of Mammalian Tachykinins on Human Neutrophils

Molecular Techniques for Detection of Gene Expression in Neuroimmunology

Class I and Class II Major Histocompatibility Complex Molecules

In Vitro Immunoglobulin E-Mediated and -Independent Histamine Release from Human BasophilLeukocytes

Immunopharmacological Methods to Study Murine Allogeneic and Syngeneic Pregnancy

Preparation, Characterization, and Use of Human and Rodent Lymphocytes, Monocytes, and Neutrophils

Methods in Immunotoxicology

Effects of Tachykinins on Chondrocyte and Synoviocyte Function

The Brain Immune System

Identification of Stressor-Activated Areas in the Central Nervous System

Methodological Approaches for Studying Neuroimmune Connection of Identical Functional Blocks

Computer-Assisted Microscopic Image Analysis in Neuroimmunology

Cytokines as Mediators of Reactive Astrogliosis

Immunocytochemistry in Brain Tissue

Characterization of Neuronal Antigens and Antineuronal Antibodies

Immunohistochemistry of Leukocyte Antigens in Rat Brain

Neuroimmune System: Effects of the Brain on the Peripheral Immune System

Measuring Immune Responses to Brain Manipulation in Rat

Methods in Neuroimmunomodulation of Macrophage Function

Stressor-Induced Immune Alterations in Rodents

Measurement of the Immune System in Response to Psychological Intervention

Cloning and Sequencing Immunoglobulin and T-Cell Receptor Variable Regions Involved in Neuroimmune Disorders

Modulation of Leukocyte Adhesion, Migration, and Homing by Neurotransmitters and Neuropeptides

Neuropeptides as Immunomodulators: Measurements of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptors in the Immune System

Effects of Cocaine on the Immune Response

Immunological, Pharmacological,and Electrophysiological Detection of T-Cell Modulation Properties of Substances of Abuse

Index

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