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- Introduction
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16 min
1. Psychopharmacology: structural aspects of the brain- Prof. Brian Leonard
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66 min
2. The nature of chemical neurotransmission- Prof. Brian Leonard
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28 min
3. Psychotropic drugs- Prof. Brian Leonard
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26 min
4. Psychopharmacology of anxiety disorders- Prof. Brian Leonard
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35 min
5. Psychopharmacology of depression- Prof. Brian Leonard
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48 min
6. Psychopharmacology of mania and schizophrenia- Prof. Brian Leonard
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45 min
7. The role of stress and immune system in psychiatric disorders- Prof. Brian Leonard
- Introduction to Genetic Investigations of Complex Traits
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39 min
- Genetics and Pharmacokinetics of Psychotropic Drugs
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34 min
9. Genetics of phase I enzymes- Prof. Aiming Yu
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36 min
10. Phase II metabolism- Prof. Ann Daly
- Genetics and Pharmacodynamics of Psychotropic Drugs
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25 min
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25 min
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51 min
13. Pharmacogenetics of antidepressants- Prof. Alessandro Serretti
- Clinical Applications of Psychopharmacogenetics
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41 min
14. Of genes and drugs: genetic determinants of adverse drug reactions- Dr. Mario Masellis
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35 min
15. Cocaine and amphetamine addiction genetics- Dr. Gerome Breen
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29 min
- Archived Lectures *These may not cover the latest advances in the field
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47 min
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37 min
18. Genetic determinants of metabolism: clinical applications in psychiatry- Prof. Julia Stingl (formerly Kirchheiner)
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36 min
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47 min
20. Genetic polymorphisms influencing response to lithium- Prof. Alessandro Serretti
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28 min
21. Genetic determinants of antipsychotic-induced weight gain- Prof. Gavin Reynolds
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59 min
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50 min
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37 min
24. Genetic determinants of agranulocytosis- Dr. Michael Dettling
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52 min
25. Genetic polymorphisms influencing the response of antidepressants- Prof. Alessandro Serretti
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- Introduction
- Contents of lecture
- The nature of chemical neurotransmission
- What is a neurotransmitter?
- What is a neuromodulator?
- What are the criteria for a neurotransmitter?
- Neurotransmitters are important in psychiatry
- Neurotransmitters/neuromodulators in the brain
- How do neurotransmitters work - definitions
- How do neurotransmitters work?
- Sodium - potassium ATPase
- Mechanisms governing neurotransmitter release
- Synaptic transmission and second messengers
- What are the different types of receptors?
- Structure of metabotropic receptor
- How do simple molecules produce diverse effects?
- Examples for a diverse receptor types
- 1st mechanism for switching off neurotransmitters
- 2nd mechanism for switching off neurotransmitters
- Synthesis and metabolism of acetylcholine
- Can gases act as neurotransmitters?
- How can gases act as neurotransmitters - NO
- How can gases act as neurotransmitters - CO
- Presynaptic modulations of neurotransmission
- Is the brain ''hard-wired'' or ''plastic''
- Neuron repair process
Topics Covered
- Chemical neurotransmission
- What is a neurotransmitter?
- Neurotransmission: mechanism of action
- Mechanisms governing neurotransmitter release
- Different types of receptor
- Switching off neurotransmitters
- Synthesis and metabolism of acetylcholine
- Gases as neurotransmitters
- Presynaptic modulation of neurotransmission
- Is the brain "hard-wired" or "plastic"?
Talk Citation
Leonard, B. (2007, October 1). The nature of chemical neurotransmission [Video file]. In The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection, Henry Stewart Talks. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.69645/DBTZ1139.Export Citation (RIS)
Publication History
Financial Disclosures
- Prof. Brian Leonard has not informed HSTalks of any commercial/financial relationship that it is appropriate to disclose.
The nature of chemical neurotransmission
Published on October 1, 2007
66 min
