Encyclopedic reference of molecular pharmacology with 136 tables

This comprehensive encyclopedic reference provides rapid access to focused information on molecular pharmacology for research scientists, clinicians and advanced students. With the A-Z format of about 2000 entries, about 200 authors provide a complete reference to the area of molecular pharmacology. The book combines the knowledge of classic pharmacology describing drug action as well as the more recent approach of the precise analysis of the molecular mechanisms by which drugs exert their effects. Short keyword entries define common acronyms, terms and phrases. In addition, detailed essays provide in-depth information on drugs, cellular processes, molecular targets, techniques, molecular mechanisms and general principles. Each essay is well-structured, with extensive cross-referencing between all entries. The book is accompanied by a CD-ROM which provides the full text and facilitated searches Presents Current Information On The Molecular Mechanisms Of Drug Action. Provides 159 Essays Describing Groups Of Drugs And Drug Targets. Several Essays Deal With General Principles Of Pharmacology, Such As Drug Tolerance, Drug Addiction, Or Drug Metabolism. Stefan Offermanns, Walter Rosenthal (eds.). Includes Bibliographical References. System Requirements: Windows Or Macintosh; Cd-rom Drive; Adobe Acrobat Reader (included). Aims to provide access to information on molecular pharmacology for research scientists, clinicians and students. This book provides a reference to the area of molecular pharmacology. It contains essays that provide information on drugs, cellular processes, molecular targets, techniques, molecular mechanisms and general principles. Front Matter....Pages - Back Matter....Pages 1-1 ....Pages 1-1