{"product_id":"9781493958580","title":"Methods in Molecular Biology: Methods and Protocols","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMethods in Molecular Biology: Methods and Protocols\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCosta, Lucio G.; Giordano, Gennaro; Guizzetti, Marina\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, the need to develop acceptable alternatives to conventional animal testing for neurotoxicity and developmental neurotoxicity has been increasingly recognized, and much effort is being directed toward the development of alternative models, utilizing mostly mammalian cells in culture but also non-mammalian model systems.  \u003ci\u003eIn Vitro Neurotoxicology: Methods and Protocols\u003c\/i\u003e presents a series of cellular, biochemical, and molecular methodological protocols in the area of in vitro neurotoxicology, with an emphasis on mammalian cell culture systems.  Opening with a section on methodologies for preparing several cellular systems of variable complexity, amenable for in vitro neurotoxicological studies, the thorough volume continues with coverage of methods to measure cellular death and major mechanisms, methods for assessing mechanisms of nervous system cell toxicity related to impairment of cell signaling, while a final section illustrates additional methods for assessing important nervous system processes such as cell proliferation, neuritogenesis, and synaptogenesis.  Written in the highly successful \u003ci\u003eMethods in Molecular Biology™\u003c\/i\u003e series format, chapters include introductions to their respective subjects, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003eComprehensive and cutting-edge, \u003ci\u003eIn Vitro Neurotoxicology: Methods and Protocols\u003c\/i\u003e serves researchers with an interest in assessing or characterizing the potential neurotoxicity of environmental contaminants, drugs, or other chemicals. \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Humana\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2016-08-23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781493958580\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-61779-170-3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 254cm x178cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 415\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Humana Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46542836072588,"sku":"9781493958580","price":143.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781493958580.jpg?v=1772845244","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781493958580","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}