Derek J. Chadwick

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

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

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

The pacemaking and conduction system (PCS) is vital for generating and synchronizing the heart beat. Dysfunction of this system can be a direct cause …

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

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

Seemingly simple behaviours turn out, on reflection, to be discouragingly complex. For many years, cognitive operations such as sensation, perception,…

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

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

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

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

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprises a group of idiopathic diseases of the intestine characterized by chronic inflammation of the bowel with per…

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…

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

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

This book draws together contributions from basic, pharmaceutical and clinical sciences aimed at a better understanding of the structure and function …

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…

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…

The use of oligonucleotides as therapeutic agents rests upon their ability to interfere, in a sequence-specific manner, with the fundamental machinery…

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

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

As part of a continuing effort to tackle issues of major social concern, this 280th conference of internationally recognized experts from the fields o…

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

Telomeres and Telomerase Chairman: Sydney Brenner, 1997 Telomeres are the protective genetic elements located at the ends of chromosomes and are essen…

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

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

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

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

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

The ability at the molecular level to keep track of time is a property shared by organisms ranging from the simplest unicells to humans. The primary f…

The heat shock, or cell stress, response was first identified in the polytene chromosomes of Drosophila. This was later related to the appearance of n…

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

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

Rice is the most important food crop for half the world's population. Over the last three decades, the imporvement in human nutrition and health in As…

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

The heat shock, or cell stress, response was first identified in the polytene chromosomes of Drosophila. This was later related to the appearance of n…

The increase in the world population and changes in welfare have led to an enormously expanding demand for food. In the industrialized world, food sur…

Oxygen sensing is a key physiological function of many tissues, but the identity of the sensor, the signalling pathways linking the sensor to the effe…

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

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

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

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…

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

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