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An examination of the biological interactions between natriuretic peptides and cultured mouse astrocytes.

by Ngai Wing Keung Clement. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 172-206). / Chapter 1. --- Acknowledgment --- p.iv / Chapter 2. --- Abstract --- p.v / Chapter 3. --- Lists of Tables and Figures --- p.vii / Chapter 4. --- General Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 5. --- Review of Literature --- p.5 / Chapter 5.1. --- Historical Background of Natriuretic Peptides --- p.5 / Chapter 5.2. --- Secretion of Natriuretic Peptides --- p.8 / Chapter 5.3. --- Structure and Function Relationships --- p.12 / Chapter 5.4. --- Physiological Actions --- p.17 / Chapter 5.5. --- Natriuretic Peptide Receptors and Second Messengers --- p.22 / Chapter 5.6. --- Clinical Implications --- p.28 / Chapter 5.7. --- Review on Astrocytes --- p.31 / Chapter 6. --- General Materials and Methods --- p.43 / Chapter 6.1. --- Sources of Chemicals --- p.43 / Chapter 6.2. --- Culture of Mouse Astrocytes --- p.43 / Chapter 6.3. --- Culture of human astrocytoma cells --- p.57 / Chapter 6.4. --- Protein Determination --- p.57 / Chapter 6.5. --- Gamma Counting --- p.58 / Chapter 6.6. --- Beta Counting --- p.58 / Chapter 7. --- Receptor Identification and Characterization --- p.59 / Chapter 7.2 --- Materials and Methods --- p.60 / Chapter 7.3 --- Results --- p.66 / Chapter 7.4 --- Discussion --- p.81 / Chapter 8. --- Second Messenger Systems --- p.83 / Chapter 8.1 --- Introduction --- p.83 / Chapter 8.2 --- Materials and Methods --- p.85 / Chapter 8.3 --- Results --- p.97 / Chapter 8.4 --- Discussion --- p.109 / Chapter 9. --- Biological Actions of Natriuretic Peptides --- p.113 / Chapter 9.1. --- Potassium Transport --- p.113 / Chapter 9.1.1. --- Introduction --- p.113 / Chapter 9.1.2. --- Materials and Methods --- p.116 / Chapter 9.1.3. --- Results --- p.121 / Chapter 9.1.4. --- Discussion --- p.131 / Chapter 9.2 --- Taurine Release --- p.135 / Chapter 9.2.1. --- Introduction --- p.135 / Chapter 9.2.2. --- Materials and Methods --- p.137 / Chapter 9.2.3. --- Results --- p.139 / Chapter 9.2.4. --- Discussion --- p.143 / Chapter 9.3 --- Thymidine Incorporation --- p.144 / Chapter 9.3.1. --- Introduction --- p.144 / Chapter 9.3.2. --- Materials and Methods --- p.146 / Chapter 9.3.3. --- Results --- p.148 / Chapter 9.3.4. --- Discussion --- p.156 / Chapter 10. --- Interaction with Other Hormonal Systems --- p.160 / Chapter 10.1 --- Introduction --- p.160 / Chapter 10.2 --- Materials and Methods --- p.162 / Chapter 10.3 --- Result --- p.163 / Chapter 10.4 --- Discussion --- p.167 / Chapter 11. --- Conclusion --- p.169 / Chapter 12. --- References --- p.172 / Chapter 13. --- Appendix --- p.208

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:cuhk.edu.hk/oai:cuhk-dr:cuhk_319236
Date January 1992
ContributorsNgai, Wing Keung Clement., Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduate School. Division of Clinical and Pathological Sciences.
PublisherChinese University of Hong Kong
Source SetsThe Chinese University of Hong Kong
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText, bibliography
Formatprint, xii, 278 leaves : ill. (some mounted) ; 30 cm.
RightsUse of this resource is governed by the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons “Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International” License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

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