Derek J. Chadwick

Composed of contributions from experts in the chemical and biological sciences, it explores host-guest molecular interactions leading to the formation…

Part of the prestigious Novartis Foundation series, this volume uniquely addresses the use of innate immunity to treat or prevent infectious diseases …

ATP, the intracellular energy source, is also an extremely important cell–cell signalling molecule for a wide variety of cells across evolutionarily d…

Classical studies of steroid hormones are concerned with their regulation of protein synthesis via the modulation of genomic transcription. But many o…

This exciting book brings together an international and interdisciplinary group of experts to discuss the importance of pulsatile signalling in the in…

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

Prestigious contributors summarize current knowledge regarding the biosynthesis of tetrapyrrole pigments–chlorophyll, haem, vitamin B12. Describes the…

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

Both timely and topical, this book examines the most important aspects of the relationship between alcohol consumption and health. Drawing together mu…

How the amino acid sequence of a protein determines its three-dimensional structure is a major problem in biology and chemistry. Leading experts in th…

Cl- absorption and HCO3- secretion are intimately associated processes vital to epithelial function, itself a key physiological activity. Until recent…

Working on Corticotropin-Releasing Factor in a variety of systems, experts present a coherent depiction of this peptide's role in the control and coor…

Using a multidisciplinary approach, it combines anatomical, cellular and physiological studies by preeminent experts. Features important insights into…

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

Asthma is a growing health problem throughout the developed world. This volume presents a critical review of all the possible factors for this rising …

Insect-Plant Interactions and Induced Plant Defence Chair: John A. Pickett, 1999 This book examines the sophisticated mechanisms that plants use to de…

The mapping of human genes is proceeding rapidly. Genes associated with specific inherited diseases are being identified, often providing insight into…

This book draws together contributions from cell and developmental biologists, structural biologists, geneticists and clinical scientists aimed at a b…

The molecular mechanisms and protein species associated with the mineralization of mature dental enamel are active areas of research. This book focuse…

Prestigious contributors describe the genetic, molecular, anatomical and neurochemical mechanisms and pathways that operate to regulate and control ci…

Epigenetics pertains to the development of an organism from an undifferential cell, resulting in the successive formation and development of organs an…

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

Drawing together contributions from a diverse group of international experts in the field, this collection of papers examines the biology and patholog…

Details the application of positron emission tomography (PET) to the mapping of human cerebral cortical function. Coverage includes all aspects of PET…

Osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease associated with joint pain and loss of joint function. It has an estimated incidence of 4 out of ever…

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

Antibiotic Resistance: Origins, Evolution, Selection and Spread Chairman: Stuart B. Levy, 1997 Over the last 50 years, the rapid increase in the use o…

Contains the presentations and discussions that took place during a symposium at the CIBA Foundation on October 1-3, 1990 on the subject of catalytic …