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 We
investigate how cells communicate in the brain & how
neural disorders (stroke, epilepsy & Alzheimer's
Disease) affect the brain function/structure. In
particular,
we
employ cellular, molecular, biochemical and
genetic approaches to address fundamental questions
pertaining to the brain
zinc.
We study the action of rising zinc in neuronal death,
and
whether zinc found in regenerated neurons is involved in
epileptogenesis of hippocampus, a brain region that
contains adult CNS stem cells.
The role of zinc as a new
class of neurotransmitter and
its relation to learning and memory
in neurophysiology are also
current emphasis. That zinc play an active role as
a signaling factor in neuro-biology represents an
emerging concept and a new field of research. Our
ultimate goal is to develop new therapies to neurological diseases. |
Yang V.
Li, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of
Neuroscience
Department of Biomedical Sciences
li@oucom.ohiou.edu
liy1@ohio.edu
346 Irvine Hall
740-593-2384
740-593-2778 (fax) 
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Research
Programs: Stroke,
Epilepsy,
cellular Learning&Memory,
Neurophysiology |
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