Pharmacology

Intended primarily for researchers working with bioactive substances such as hormones, neurotransmitters, growth factors, and connective tissue makers, this book discusses the principles of degradation in major groups of bioactive materials with respect to physiology, location, and regulation.

The issue of male germ line mutagenesis and the effects on developmental defects in the next generation has become increasingly high profile over recent years.

This book presents a state-of-the-art report on recent advances concerning Ganoderma and where the field is going.

A Comprehensive Guide to Toxicology in Preclinical Drug Development is a resource for toxicologists in industry and regulatory settings, as well as directors working in contract resource organizations, who need a thorough understanding of the drug development process.

Physiotherapy: A Psychosocial Approach provides a variety of topics in the fields of sociology and psychology.

First published in 1990, the goal of these two volumes is to help fill the gap between theory and experiment in membrane science.

This detailed book explores techniques for further elucidating the peripheral and central roles of oxytocin as well as techniques key to oxytocin receptor-related drug discovery.

Closing a gap in the scientifi c literature, this first comprehensive introduction to the topic is based on current best practice in one of the largest pharmaceutical companies worldwide.

Handbook of Mammalian Metabolism of Plant Compounds provides an extensive survey of how mammals metabolize compounds found in higher plants.

This book reviews more recent studies of antibiotics in Japan.

Antibiotics: Origin, Nature and Properties, Volume I is a systematic coverage of the sources, varieties, and properties of the antibiotics.

This book presents recent reviews on the occurrence, analysis, toxicity and remediation of pesticides in biological systems such as fish, chickens, water, soil and food.

Research on, and interest in, red blood cell formation spans several centuries and was thought to have peaked in the 1980s with the cloning of the eryth- poietin (EPO) gene.

With an emphasis on the fundamental and practical aspects of ADME for therapeutic proteins, this book helps readers strategize, plan and implement translational research for biologic drugs.

This book goes in depth about the lymphatic system and the functions of the lymphatic organs, lymphatic tissues, and lymphatic vessels.

Lymphatic Transport of Drugs provides a thorough review of the determinants that affect the uptake and delivery of drugs and xenobiotics to the lymphatics.

Handbook of Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Medicine is a comprehensive resource to understand this rapidly advancing field aiming to deliver the right drug at the right dose to the right patient at the right time.

Cannabis and Khat in Drug Discovery: The Discovery Pipeline and the Endocannabinoid System provides comprehensive coverage of two important psychoactive plants: Khat and Cannabis.

Hypertension: from basic research to clinical practice"e; contains a unique collection of selected chapters written by experts and enthusiasts engaged in research and treatment of hypertension, a condition that affects around a billion people in the world.

Genotoxic carcinogens can lead to DNA mutations with the potential to cause cancer.

The first volume of Antibiotics was published in 1967 and contained a series of review papers on antibiotic actions.

This book focuses on recent developments in docking simulations for target proteins with chapters on specific techniques or applications for docking simulations, including the major docking programs.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (S.

Drug Discovery Targeting Drug-Resistant Bacteria explores the status and possible future of developments in fighting drug-resistant bacteria.

The advances in science and medicine we are now experiencing are unprec- edented and exciting.

A comprehensive and accessible guide to using antipsychotic levels for optimizing effectiveness and monitoring oral antipsychotic adherence.

Vitamin C may offer significant therapeutic benefits in the treatment of cancer.

This book comprehensively reviews the application of nanoparticles in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

This book covers the entire field of research in the area of minor tranquillizers and its application to current clinical practice in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia.

This book provides the most recent knowledge on almost all key aspects of the health impact of tobacco smoking.

Phytochemistry, Computational Tools and Databases in Drug Discovery presents the state-of-the-art in computational methods and techniques for drug discovery studies from medicinal plants.

This book includes the most significant contributions of the First International Symposium on "e;Multiple risk factors in cardiovascular disease"e;, chaired by Professors A.

Developed as a one-stop reference source for drug safety and toxicology professionals, this book explains why mitochondrial failure is a crucial step in drug toxicity and how it can be avoided.

Advances in Steroid Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Volume 4 provides information pertinent to the fundamental aspects of steroid biochemistry and pharmacology.

This textbook provides a fresh, comprehensive and accessible introduction to the rapidly expanding field of molecular pharmacology.

Presents short topics tied to numerical or conceptual ideas, reinforced with worked examples and questions Retaining the user-friendly style of the first edition, this text is designed to eliminate the knowledge gap for those life sciences students who have not studied chemistry at an advanced level.

This book is part of the book series titled Natural Products Chemistry of Global Plants, and examines the rich plant diversity of Turkey, with descriptions of the plants and pharmacognosy properties.

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Fully updated pocket-sized quick reference to over 2,500 medicinesFind out what you're taking with the BMA Concise Guide to Medicine and Drugs, the quick reference guide to more than 2,500 prescription and over-the-counter drugs from Britain's leading medical authority, the BMA.

Dodging the Toxic Bullet presents workable strategies that show how we can live longer, healthier lives by breathing clean air, eating healthy food, drinking safe water, and using non-toxic products.

Whittling is more than just a way of busying idle hands - it is a pastime for those who love the texture of wood and a way of life for those who feel a special connection between people and trees.

Elvis Presley, the Hell's Angels, Hunter S.

Es ist kennzeichnend, dass in den zurückliegenden Jahren einerseits die Grenzen zwischen etablierten Disziplinen schwächer geworden sind und andererseits neue Forschungsgebiete entstehen.

Dodging the Toxic Bullet presents workable strategies that show how we can live longer, healthier lives by breathing clean air, eating healthy food, drinking safe water, and using non-toxic products.

This Handbook is offered as a general summary of information for physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other health professionals.