Книги автора Derek J. Chadwick

A compilation of articles by prominent experts in their respective fields on compensation for and collaboration with indigenous people in re…

Chronic inflammation predisposes to some forms of cancer and the host response to malignant disease shows several parallels with inflammatio…

Recent application of the techniques of molecular biology and patch-clamp physiology has led to rapid advances in understanding the molecula…

This volume examines obesity disorders which can lead to diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. It offers an interdisciplinary and inte…

T cells are a specialized population of immune cells that aid the immune system in combating various types of invading pathogens. This book …

This book describes a diverse analysis of the five somatostatin receptors; somatostatin gene regulation; promatostatin processing; mechanism…

Gramicidin channels have been studied intensively for more than 25 years. They serve as model transport systems for large protein ion channe…

Prominent contributors address issues regarding the toxicity of aluminum which causes an encephalopathy in renal dialysis patients and is al…

The field of neural transplantation is at a crucial stage, with important clinical trials on transplantation in patients with Parkinson's di…

An interdisciplinary and multinational group of specialists present contributions describing the current status of vaccines against virally …

Many different pathological conditions are currently under investigation as therapeutic targets of purines including cancer, cardiovascular …

This book brings together contributions from key investigators in the area of Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channel structure and funct…

A comprehensive review of current thinking on the biosynthesis, function and evolution of secondary metabolites in animals, plants and micro…

Useful throughout history for their medical as well as other benefits, plant-derived compounds have gained particular importance recently, d…

This book brings together contributions from key investigators in the area of pathological pain. It covers the molecular basis of receptors …

Smooth muscle contraction is a vital component of the functioning of blood vessels, the uterus, airways and the bladder. Its malfunction can…

Smooth muscle contraction is a vital component of the functioning of blood vessels, the uterus, airways and the bladder. Its malfunction can…

Reviews recent basic research into IgE, mast cells, and the allergic response and the relevance of this work to human pathophysiology, and d…

Although normally thought of as a sex hormone, recent research has highlighted the numerous and significant effects that oestrogen has on th…

Microbial responses to acidic and alkaline pH are important in many areas of bacteriology. For example, the mechanisms of resistance to acid…