Author Description
The first treatment of this subject in many years, this book will be valuable both as a reference source and as an introduction to current research. Topics discussed range from the serotonin autoreceptor and imipramine binding site to the classification and identification of receptor subtypes and serotonin-mediated phosphoinositol breakdown. There are sections on the pharmacology of antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and hallucinogenic drugs, and in vivo monitoring of drug action by various techniques, as well as chapters on the effects of drugs on serotonin metabolism, serotonin-mediated behavior, and invertebrate serotonin pharmacology. Research workers, clinicians, and advanced students concerned with serotonin will turn to this book for a comprehensive summary of the current state of research in the field.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the complex neuropharmacological mechanisms of serotonin and its role in mediating drug action within the central nervous system. A. Richard Green, a recognized authority in the field, synthesizes decades of research to provide a structured overview of serotonin receptor subtypes, metabolic pathways, and the biochemical interactions of various psychotropic agents. The work serves as both a foundational reference for established researchers and a technical introduction for advanced students navigating the complexities of serotonergic systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of serotonin autoreceptors and imipramine binding sites
- Classification frameworks for receptor subtypes and phosphoinositol breakdown
- Pharmacological profiles of antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and hallucinogenic compounds
- Methodologies for in vivo monitoring of drug action
- Comparative studies on invertebrate serotonin pharmacology
Scope Limits
- Does not cover general neuroanatomy outside the context of serotonin pathways
- Excludes clinical diagnostic criteria for psychiatric disorders
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and clinicians frequently cite this work as a foundational reference for understanding the biochemical underpinnings of serotonergic drug action. Readers often note the high density of the technical prose, which is tailored specifically for those with an advanced background in pharmacology or neuroscience.
Page Count:
300
Publication Date:
1985-08-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192614711
ISBN-13:
9780192614711
Science
Psychiatry
Pharmacology
Medical
Neuroscience
Serotonin