Pharmacology Books

Once again, in their new edition of a classic American handbook of clinical psycho­ pharmacology, Drs. Gelenberg and Bassuk and their colleagues have produced a master­ work of sound clinical guidelines for the use of medicines...

The formation of drug policy is a complex phenomena influenced by a multi­ tude of sources. Among others, these influences include historical factors, contemporary public opinion regarding the nature and magnitude of drug use...

International researchers summarize the current understanding of peptic disease and trace the development of a novel new drug for peptic disease therapy-sucralfate. Contributors present laboratory research along side data...

Tbis volume discusses and evaluates the use of neurotoxins to produce animal models of human neurodegenerative diseases. Tbe models presented use neuro­ toxins to induce some or most of the pathophysiological changes (including...

Immunity And Specific Therapy is a book written by Walter D�������Este Emery that explores the concept of immunity and its role in specific therapy. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of immunity and its...

""The Synthesis Of Mono-Amino-Flavones, Of Flavone-Azobeta-Naphthol Dyes And Of Other Flavone Derivatives"" is a scientific book written by Joseph K. Marcus. The book focuses on the synthesis of various flavone derivatives, including mono-amino-flavones...

The Plant Alkaloids is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Anderson Henry that delves into the world of plant alkaloids. The book provides a detailed overview of the chemical structure, biological activity, and medicinal properties of these compounds...

Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Pharmacology explores the neuropsychiatric consequences of congenital and acquired brain lesions and their appropriate pharmacologic treatment. The clinical problems addressed - practically,...

Since its first discovery in the early 90's, the NF-kB/Rel transcription factor family has drawn the attention of experimental biologists, medical profession, and biotech/pharmaceutical industries for its broad and diverse...

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in...

This book covers research studies of aloe by the CAP (Creation Aloe Pharmaceuticals) team. It details the various physiological effects of those components for possible use as health foods or drugs. The team was organized into...

This book is an account of the original papers presented by the participants of the 3rd Alexander Gurwitsch Conference on the Biophotonics and Coherent Systems in Biology, Biophysics and Biotechnology which took place in Tauric...

Cell Surface Receptors: A Short Course on Theory and Methods, 3rd Edition, links theoretical insights into drug-receptor interactions described in mathematical models with the experimental strategies to characterize the...

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology attempts to provide concise, critical reviews of timely advances, philosophy, and significant areas of accomplished or needed endeavor in the total field of xenobiotics, in...

Glycerophospholipid and sphingolipid-derived lipid mediators facilitate the transfer of messages not only from one cell to another but also from one subcellular organelle to another. These molecules are not only components of...

New Bacterial Vaccines focuses upon unfulfilled needs for bacterial vaccines. The increase in drug resistance among many bacterial species has increased the need for new bacterial vaccines. This book serves as a comprehensive...

DNA Vaccines: An Introduction; M.R. Hilleman. Architecture of a DNA vaccine; G. Pavlakis. DNA vaccine delivery; S. Kaufmann. Adjuvanticity of DNA vaccines; A. Krieg. Immune responses to DNA vaccines: Antigen presentation; R. Steinman. Immune...

In this era of biotechnology there have been many books covering the fundamentals of recombinant DNA technology and protein chemistry. However, not many sources are available for the pharmaceutical develop­ ment scientist and...

This volume summarizes current research on the influence of plant polyphenols on human health, promoting collaboration between chemists and biologists to improve our understanding of their biological significance, and expanding...

Preface. 1. Components of a Genetic Cancer Risk Clinic; J.A. Peters. 2. Genetic Counseling for the Individual with Inherited Cancer Susceptibility; B.B. Biesecker. 3. Estimating Individualized Risk of Breast Cancer; M.H. Gail. 4. Genetics of Breast...

Since 1994, the Phytochemical Society of North America has devoted its annual symposia to topics with biological perspectives. Our last four volumes have dealt with medicinal plants (1994), plant/insect interactions (1995),...

Eulogy for Karen Wetterhahn: As an Introduction to the Session "Genetic Response to Environmental Exposure to Metals" for the Second International Symposium on Metals and Genetics.- Genetic Response to Environmental Exposure to Metals and Metal Transport...

Because progress in the field of transporters has been extraordinary, this volume will focus on recent advances in our understanding of the structure, function, physiology, and molecular biology of membrane transporters...

This authored book presents basic immunological tenets and mechanisms at the cellular and molecular level while employing the toxicology focus on hazard identification, appropriate assays, dose response, and risk assesment...

Aldehyde Dehydrogenasé.- 1. The Big Book of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Sequences: An Overview of the Extended Family.- 2. Reaction-Chemistry-Directed Sequence Alignment of Aldehyde Dehydrogenases.- 3. Three-Dimensional Structure of Mitochondrial Aldehyde...

Preface; S. Nigam, C.R. Pace-Asciak. Introductory Remarks: Historical Roots and Contemporary Aspects of Lipoxygenase Research; T. Schewe, et al. Part I: Enzymology, Molecular Biology, and Biological Functions of Mammalian Lipoxygenases. Mammalian...

1. Antibiotic Resistance: The Big Picture; D. Mazel, J. Davies. 2. Clinical impact of Antibiotic Resistance; S.A. Lerner. 3. Reversing Tetracycline Resistance: A Renaissance for the Tetracycline Family of Antibiotics; S.B. Levy, M. Nelson. 4...

Flavonoids in the Living System: An Introduction; J.A.Manthey, B.S. Buslig. Flavonoids and Arbucular-Mycorrhizal Fungi; H. Vierheilig, et al the Role of Glycosylation in Flavonol-Induced Pollen Germination; L.P. Taylor, et al. Expression of Genes for...

Saponins and Plant Defense; A.E. Osbourn, et al. Role of Toxins in Plant Microbial Interactions; S.P. McCormick, et al. Active Oxygen in Fungal Pathogenesis of Plants; The Role of Cercosporin in Cercospora Diseases; M.E. Daub, et al. Tree-Fungus...

Cellular Mechanisms Involved in the Modulation of the Immune System by Drugs of Abuse; S.L. Chang, et al. Immunomodulation of Macrophage Functions by Opioids; R. Gomez-Flores, R.J. Weber. Morphine Accelerates the Progression of Sepsis in an...

Aldehyde Dehydrogenase. Crystal Structure of a Class 3 Aldehyde Dehydrogenase at 2.6angstrom Resolution; Z-J. Liu, et al. Conserved Residues in the Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Family: Locations in the Class 3 Tertiary Structure; J. Hempel, et al. Class 3...

Ocular Electrophysiology: Retinal Toxicology Study Using Electrophysiological Methods in Rabbits; Y. Shirao, K. Kawasaki. Experimental Study of the Retinal Toxicity of Iron after Vitreous Hemorrhage; W.J. Nie, X.F. Zhang. Ocular Pharmacokinetics: ...

The Role of Nutrition in Wound Healing (S.J. Dudrick). Chronic Wounds: Growth Factors and Comprehensive Surgical Care (D.R. Knighton). Wound Healing and Infection (D.E. Fry). The Plug Repair for Recurrent Inguinal Hernias (A.G. Shulman). Open ...

Perspective of Neurochemistry in Neurological Disorders.- Selegiline Induces "Trophic-Like" Rescue of Dying Neurons without Mao Inhibition.- Aliphatic Propargylamines, a New Series of Potent Selective, Irreversible Non-Amphetamine-Like MAO-B Inhibitors.-...

Pineal Gland Regulation: Expression of Neurotransmitter Receptor Subtypes and Subunits in the Mammalian Pineal Gland; M. Møller, et al. Transcription Factor Icer and Regulation of Rat Photoneuroendocrine System; J.H. Stehle. Intracellular Actions of...

Mechanism of Action and Rationale for the Use of Biological Response Modifiers, Differentiating Agents and Nucleoside Analogues in Combination: Cytokine Synergy in Immunotherapy (J.W. Hadden et al.). Monitoring Combination Therapy Trials (J.L...

Pathophysiology and Analysis.- Lipid Peroxides and Related Radicals in Clinical Medicine.- Reactive Oxygen Species in Normal Physiology, Cell Injury and Phagocytosis.- Free Radical Mechanisms for Chromosomal Instability in Bloom's Syndrome.- The Analysis...

Design of New Types of Antitumor Nucleosides (A. Matsuda et al.). Lithiation Chemistry of Uridine Derivatives (H. Tanaka et al.). A Synthesis of 2'Fluoro and 3'FluoroSubstituted Purine Nucleosides via a Direct Approach (K.W. Pankiewicz, K.A...

Pharmaceutical scientists in industry and academia will appreciate this single reference for its detailed experimental procedures for conducting biopharmaceutical studies. This well-illustrated guide allows them to...

The Nitric Oxide Signal Transduction System (F. Murad). Chemistry and Biochemistry of Nitric Oxide: Mechanisms of Mammalian Nitric Oxide Biosynthesis (P.L. Feldman et al.). Nitric Oxide Synthase Inhibitors: Mechanisms of Action and in vivo Studies...

1. Site Directed Mutagenesis to Probe for Active Site Components of Liver Mitochondrial Aldehyde Dehydrogenase.- 2. Substrate Binding Pocket Structure of Human Aldehyde Dehydrogenases: A Substrate Specificity Approach.- 3. Human Class 1 Aldehyde...

Eric Neil: An Appreciation.- International Meetings on Chemoreceptors: Historical Perspectives.- Oxygen Sensing in the Carotid Body: Ideas and Models.- Ionic Channels in Type I Carotid Body Cells.- Role of Intracellular pH and [Ca2+]iin Acid...

Experience with Contraceptive Side Effects: Selection of a Contraceptive; P. Senanayake. Contraceptives and Women's Complaints; Y. Ahmed, S. Boccard. Variability in Steriod Pharmacokinetics: Population and Delivery Systems; J. Garza-Flores, et al...

Symposium Presentations.- Chemotactic and Inflammatory Cytokines: CXC and CC Proteins.- Induction of Chemotactic Cytokines by Minimally Oxidized LDL.- The Immunopathology of Chemotactic Cytokines.- Receptor/ligand Interactions in the C-C Chemokine Family...

Angiotensin II Receptor (T. Inagami et al.). Molecular Biology of Angiotensin II Receptors (B. Lassègue et al.). Defining Angiotensin Receptor Subtypes (A.T. Chiu et al.). Medicinal Chemistry of Angiotensin II Antagonists (W.J. Greenlee, R.W. Wexler)...

Fluoropyrimidine Metabolism and Mechanism of Action.- 5-Fluoro-2?-Deoxyuridine: Role of Schedule in its Therapeutic Efficacy.- Comparison of Continuous Infusions and Bolus Injections of 5- Fluorouracil with or without Leucovorin: Implications for...