Discoveries in pharmacology. Volume 3 Hemodynamics and immune defense

Parnham, Michael J., 1951- (Added Author). Page, C. P. (Added Author). Bruinvels, J. (Added Author).

Summary: Haemodynamics and Immune Defence: Discoveries in Pharmacology, Second Edition, Volume Three presents selected articles from the historic Discoveries in Pharmacology series that are enhanced with commentary from contemporary scholars who discuss the reception and importance of each chapter along with an updated bibliography on the subject and contributions from those involved in Nobel Prize winning discoveries and pioneering advancements in Pharmacology. This volume brings forth discussions on key discoveries in hemodynamics and immune defense, including chapters on penicillin by Dr. Selwyn and asthma by Dr. Brocklehurst. Academic and industry researchers in pharmacology and medicine, as well as advanced students in the area, will find this useful teaching tool and launch to new discoveries. Chapters can also be used to supplement course material in pharmacology and medical courses. It will also be of interest to those who are interested in the history of medicine.

Record details

ISBN: 9780443184420 (hardcover)
Physical Description: xvi, 358 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: London : Academic Press, [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Chapter 1A: Commentary on The discovery of beta adrenoceptor blocking drugs by Robert G. Shanks -- 1B. The control of blood pressure: The discovery of beta adrenoceptor blocking drugs -- Chapter 2A: Can drugs be devised to lower elevated blood pressure by blocking sympathetic autonomic traffic? Commentary on Ganglion and adrenergic neurone-blocking agents by Alan L.A. Boura and Alan F. Green -- Chapter 2B: Peripheral anti-hypertensives: Ganglion and adrenergic neurone-blocking agents -- Chapter 3A: Commentary on The proliferation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- Chapter 3B: The proliferation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) -- Chapter 4A: Harry Collier: Scientist and visionary. Commentary on The story of aspirin by Harry O.J. Collier -- Chapter 4B: The story of aspirin -- Chapter 5A: Commentary on Histamine receptor antagonists by Madeleine Ennis and Wilfried Lorenz -- Chapter 5B: Histamine receptor antagonists by Madeleine Ennis and Wilfried Lorenz -- Chapter 6A: Commentary on Asthma: A long and continuing story by Walter E. Brocklehurst -- Chapter 6B: Asthma: a long and continuing story -- Chapter 7A: Commentary on From dyes to drugs by Robert Behnisch -- Chapter 7B: From dyes to drugs -- Chapter 8A: Development of β-lactams since 1986. Commentary on The discovery of penicillin and cephalosporins by Sydney Selwyn -- Chapter 8B: The discovery of penicillin and cephalosporins -- Chapter 9A: Commentary on The antibiotic explosion by H. Boyd Woodruff and Richard W. Burg -- Chapter 9B: The antibiotic explosion.