{"product_id":"introduction-to-pharmacology-mannfred-a-hollinger-9781420047417","title":"Introduction to Pharmacology","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdvances in pharmacogenomics and proteomics, along with the introduction of recombinant DNA technology, have expanded the applications of pharmacology to encompass a range of disciplines. Biomedical researchers, protein specialists, and molecular biologists are all involved in the development and delivery of novel drugs. Therefore, students in a variety of life sciences now require grounding in pharmacology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdding much new material, \u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Pharmacology, Third Edition\u003c\/b\u003e familiarizes students with the curative action of specific drugs, along with current research and the multifaceted role of pharmacology in society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew to the third edition--\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Chapters on smooth muscle pharmacology covering gastrointestinal and pulmonary pharmacology \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Pharmacology advances at the molecular level \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The historical background of the Watson Crick model of DNA \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Cutting edge topics such as RNA interference and dopamine signaling \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text begins with a discussion on the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of drugs. Much emphasis is placed on pharmacokinetic aspects: how drugs produce an effect and the quantification of these effects for comparative purposes. Also the text describes substance abuse pharmacology and the evolution of drug laws. Several chapters deal with the development of drugs and challenges faced in drug discovery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdentifying both the therapeutic and toxicological aspects of drug use, \u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Pharmacology\u003c\/b\u003e employs contemporary examples to help students become familiar with drug development and treatment, as well as possible adverse affects, and the impact of drug research and use on society today and into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mannfred A. Hollinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420047418\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420047417\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/19\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.88h x 7.05w x 0.94d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2008 pg. 126","brand":"Mannfred A. Hollinger","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48518370689279,"sku":"9781420047417","price":126.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_207a1870-0c2e-40c4-afaa-406a54bee0cd.jpg?v=1778734321","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-pharmacology-mannfred-a-hollinger-9781420047417","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}