Bioactive Peptides Contributor(s): Howl, John (Editor), Jones, Sarah (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1420061143 ISBN-13: 9781420061147 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $285.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2009 Annotation: Answering a long-standing need in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields, this definitive reference focuses on the biology, pharmacology, and therapeutic applications of endogenous peptide mediators and their analogues. This book takes peptide science beyond chemical synthesis strategies and into the realms of peptide biology and therapeutics. It presents the overall contribution peptide science has made to molecular, cellular and whole organism biology, while discussing future targets and therapeutic applications. With the mounting worldwide interest in the therapeutic potential of peptides, this is an indispensable work for researchers in the chemistry, pharmacology, forensic science, and biomedical fields. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pharmacology - Medical | Biochemistry |
Dewey: 612.015 |
LCCN: 2008043678 |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 7.2" W x 10" (2.30 lbs) 504 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Focuses on Biology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutic Applications The study and diverse applications of bioactive peptides traverse many sub-disciplines within chemistry, biology, physics, and medicine. Answering a long-standing need, Bioactive Peptides focuses on the biology, pharmacology, and therapeutic applications of endogenous peptide mediators and their analogues. Moving peptide science beyond chemical synthesis strategies and into the realms of peptide biology and therapeutics, it presents the overall contribution that peptide science has made to molecular, cellular, and whole organism biology, while also discussing future targets and therapeutic applications. Beneficial for Experts and Novices Alike Part I provides details of bioactive peptides that interact with common drug targets and analyzes some of the most competitive areas of current research worldwide. While it is widely known that mammalian physiological systems utilize bioactive peptides that have yet to be discovered, other animals provide a rich and valuable source of bioactive peptides. This fascinating area of science is the theme of Part II. Parts III and IV investigate the unique bioactivities of various peptides that are ripe for further exploration. This definitive reference also includes:
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