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 around 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.
Easy to use: A-Z format provides easy access to relevant information in the form of standardised entries
Complete: Over 2000 entries, both keywords and detailed essays
Extensive: Comprehensive list of drugs as well as tables listing proteins of particular interest in the appendix
Outstanding: Contributions by 224 leading authorities
Convenient: Entire content on accompanying CD-ROM, fully hyperlinked and searchable
Stefan Offermanns
Ionenkanal Molekulare Pharmakologie Pharmacology Pharmakologie Rezeptor VOLKER/DIANA drug drug action ion channel molecular pharmacology pharmacology receptor receptor classes research