Free Delivery Over $100
|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewBiological Therapeutics is an introduction to what is arguably the most exciting and fastest-growing branch of pharmaceutical science at the present time: the treatment of disease using biological medicines derived from living plant and animal tissues. All categories of biological therapeutics are covered in this comprehensive overview. Chapter features include historical introductions, an overview of the drugs and their mechanisms of action, uses, examples of adverse reactions and case studies. Chapters cover the following: genetic manipulation; vaccines; hormone-related drugs; the nature of inflammation and mediators of inflammation; autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases; treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory disorders; development of biological antineoplastic drugs; stem cell therapy. This book will be essential reading for medical and pharmacy students, as well as practitioners and prescribers aiming to keep up to date with the latest developments in biological medicines. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Daniel A. Brook , Ben GreensteinPublisher: Pharmaceutical Press Imprint: Pharmaceutical Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9780853698432ISBN 10: 0853698430 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 24 January 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsThis is a good reference for medical and undergraduate pharmacy students. Practising pharmacists will find it useful, too...Most of the chapters include case studies and review questions to reinforce understanding...The glossary of biotechnology-related terms should be handy to readers. Rahmat Talukder, Ph.D. (Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy), Doody's Notes, May 2011 -- Rahmat Talukder * Doody's Notes * """This is a good reference for medical and undergraduate pharmacy students. Practising pharmacists will find it useful, too...Most of the chapters include case studies and review questions to reinforce understanding...The glossary of biotechnology-related terms should be handy to readers."" Rahmat Talukder, Ph.D. (Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy), Doody's Notes, May 2011 -- Rahmat Talukder * Doody's Notes *" This is a good reference for medical and undergraduate pharmacy students. Practising pharmacists will find it useful, too...Most of the chapters include case studies and review questions to reinforce understanding...The glossary of biotechnology-related terms should be handy to readers. Rahmat Talukder, Ph.D. (Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy), Doody's Notes, May 2011 -- Rahmat Talukder * Doody's Notes * Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
||||
