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Author:   Ezio Giacobini (University of Geneva, Switzerland, and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Informa Healthcare
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.080kg
ISBN:  

9781853179105

ISBN 10:   1853179108
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   03 April 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Cholinesterase Inhibitors: An Introduction 3. Molecular Structure of Cholinesterases and Complexes with Inhibitors 4. Rational Design of Cholinesterase Inhibitors 5. Genetics and Epigenetics of Mammalian Cholinesterases 6. The Gene Structure of Cholinesterases 7. Molecular Forms and Anchoring of Cholinesterases 8. Mechanism of Action of Anticholinesterase Agents 9. Distribution and Localization of Cholinesterases in the Human Brain 10. Measurement of Cholinesterase Activity 11. Preclinical Studies of the Effect of Cholinesterase Inhibitors 12. Synaptic, Behavioural and Toxicological Effects of Cholinesterase Inhibitors in Animals and Humans 13. Use of Cholinesterase Inhibitors in Alzheimer Therapy 14. Cholinesterase Inhibitors Do More Than Inhibit Cholinesterases 15. The Effect of Cholinesterase Inhibitors Studied with Brain Imaging 16. Use of Cholinesterase Inhibitors in The Therapy of Myasthenia Gravis

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