Table of Contents

Foreword.- Chap. 1 Anti-depressant functions of sigma receptor 1.- Chap. 2 Parkinsonism.- Chap. 3 New ligands for sigma receptors and studies of ligand binding sites.- Chap. 4 σR1 and neurite elongation.- Chap. 5 Studies of σR1 in ALS,  photaffinity probes and oxidative stress.- Chap. 6 σR1: Pharmacology and protective effects.- Chap. 7 Anti-stroke and anti-excitotoxicity.- Chap. 8 σR1 as a molecular chaperone.- Chap. 9 The potential role of σR1 as a neuroprotective.- Chap. 10 Studies of σR1 and effects on VGCC (calcium channels).- Chap. 11 The role of σR1 in retinal neuroprotection.- Index.