Alternative Methods in Neurotoxicology: Volume Nine – A Comprehensive Guide

Expert author Joao Batista Rocha presents the latest release in the Alternative Methods in Neurotoxicology series, Volume Nine. This comprehensive volume provides an in-depth overview of essential in vitro and non-vertebrate animal models used to study neurotoxicity caused by various occupational and environmental toxicants.

Innovative Models for Neurotoxicology Research

This latest edition features cutting-edge chapters, including:

• Evaluation of Mitochondrial Function in Neurotoxicology Using Alternative Models: Explore the role of mitochondrial function in neurotoxicity studies using innovative in vitro models.
• Planarians as a Model to Study Neurotoxic Agents: Discover the potential of planarians as a model organism for investigating neurotoxic agents and their effects.
• Role of Drosophila melanogaster in Neurotoxicology Studies: Learn about the significance of Drosophila melanogaster in neurotoxicology research, including its responses to various harmful substances.
• Neurotoxicology of Metals and Metallic Nanoparticles in Caenorhabditis elegans: Delve into the neurotoxic effects of metals and metallic nanoparticles on Caenorhabditis elegans, a popular invertebrate model.
• Neurotoxicology of Environmental Toxicants using Caenorhabditis elegans as a Model: Examine the application of Caenorhabditis elegans in studying the neurotoxicity of environmental toxicants.
• Nauphoeta cinerea as an Emerging Model in Neurotoxicology: Introduce yourself to Nauphoeta cinerea, an emerging model in neurotoxicology research.

Advances in Developmental Neurotoxicology Research

Other chapters cover:

• Human Neural Stem Cells in Developmental Neurotoxicology: Current Scenario and Future Prospects: Stay up-to-date on the current state and future directions of human neural stem cells in developmental neurotoxicology.
• Use of Drosophila melanogaster for Advances in Developmental Neurotoxicology Studies: Learn about the applications of Drosophila melanogaster in advancing developmental neurotoxicology research.
• 3D Neurospheres and Neurotoxicity of Organophosphorus and TCE: Explore the use of 3D neurospheres in studying the neurotoxicity of organophosphorus and TCE.
• Genetic Factors in Methylmercury-Induced Neurotoxicity: What We Have Learned from Caenorhabditis elegans Models: Discover the genetic factors involved in methylmercury-induced neurotoxicity and the insights gained from Caenorhabditis elegans models.

This comprehensive volume brings together concise information on emerging invertebrate models in neurotoxicology, covering both basic and environmental approaches. It also presents updates on the in vitro exploitation of human stem cells in developmental neurotoxicology, making it an essential resource for researchers and scientists in the field.

Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication Date: June 8, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9780443185823, 9780443185830