Author : Hans G. Vogel
Release : 2002-06-13
Genre : Medical
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 966/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Drug Discovery and Evaluation: Pharmacological Assays by : Hans G. Vogel
Download or read book Drug Discovery and Evaluation: Pharmacological Assays written by Hans G. Vogel. This book was released on 2002-06-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now expanded and updated to include molecular biology and genetic engineering techniques. The second edition of this successful reference book contains a comprehensive selection of the most frequently used assays for reliably detecting the pharmacological effects of potential drugs. Each of the more than 1000 assays comprises a detailed protocol outlining the purpose and rationale of the method, a critical assessment of the results and their pharmacological and clinical relevance. The enclosed and fully searchable CD ROM allows easy identification of specific tests. An appendix with up-to-date guidelines and legal regulations for animal experiments in various countries will help the reader to plan experiments more effectively.