This volume provides an overview of neurodegenerative diseases. Topics include the role histone deacetylases plays in neurodegenerative diseases, phosphodiesterase inhibition as a way to target synaptic dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease, and more.

The Role of Histone Deacetylases in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Small-Molecule Inhibitors as a Potential Therapeutic Approach.- Phosphodiesterase Inhibition to Target the Synaptic Dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease.- Glutamate and Neurodegenerative Disease.- Modulation of the Kynurenine Pathway for the Potential Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases.- Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Current Therapeutic Strategies

In each volume an overview chapter introduces the newcomer to the topic covered Series covers hot topics of frontier research summarized by reputed scientists in the field Review series is topic related Online version available on SpringerLink: springerlink.com Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras