Role of Adenosine in Cerebral Metabolism and Blood Flow

It is becoming increasingly realized that adenosine plays an important role in the central metabolism and blood flow and that therapeutic possibilities may arise from the pharmacological manipulation of the adenosine system. The growing interest in this field has prompted a group of international experts to contribute to this volume on adenosine. The book contains thorough reviews on adenosine research and presents numerous new ideas and data on the role and function of adenosine in the mammalian brain.