Topics in Mediator Pharmacology

by Sharma, Jagdish N.

• ISBN13: 9781616689612
• ISBN10: 1616689617
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-05-01
• Publisher: NOVA SCIENCE PUBLISHERS INC

Summary

Pharmacology can be defined as a discipline of paramedical sciences that teaches how the use of drugs can bring about changes from pathological states to physiological conditions. Whereas mediator pharmacology is a subdivision pharmacology which teaches the functions of molecules released in the body and produces profound pharmacological effects. Also, their sustained release may results in pathological conditions. The agonists or antagonists of these mediators may offer novel therapeutic agents for clinical benefits. This book provides necessary scientific developments in mediator pharmacology.

Table of Contents

Preface

Pathogenic Responses of Bradykinin System in Chronic Inflammatory Rheumatoid Disease

Interrelationship between the kallikrein-kinin system & hypertension

The Role of Chemical Mediators in the Pathogenesis of Inflammation with Emphasis on the Kinin System

Mediation of Kallikrein-kinin system in the mechanism of action of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

The Kinin System & Prostaglandins in the Intestine

Proinflammatory actions of the platelet activating factor: Relevance to rheumatoid arthritis

Role of Tissue Kallikrein-Kininogen-Kinin Pathways in the Cardiovascular System

Role of Nitric Oxide in Inflammatory Diseases

The role of leukotrienes in the pathophysiology of inflammatory Disorders: Is there a case for revisiting leukotrienes as therapeutic targets?

Therapeutic prospects for bradykinin receptor agonists in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases

Therapeutic prospects of bradykinin receptor antagonists

Index

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