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Amylin

Physiology and Pharmacology

  • 1 Edición, Volumen 52 - 20 de diciembre de 2005
  • Última edición
  • Autor: Andrew Young
  • Idioma: Inglés

Amylin deciphers amylin's physiology and reveals previously unrecognized mechanisms fundamental to control body weight and fuel homeostasis. This book also discusses therap… Leer más

Descripción

Amylin deciphers amylin's physiology and reveals previously unrecognized mechanisms fundamental to control body weight and fuel homeostasis. This book also discusses therapeutic utility of amylin as the first new medicine to treat diabetes since insulin.

Puntos claves

  • Provides a current comprehensive treatment of amylin the hormone
  • Identifies the majority of amylin's physiologic functions

De interès para

Endocrinologists, pharmacologists, biochemists, neuroscientists

Índice

Section 1:
Chapter 1. Historical Background
Chapter 2. Tissue Expression and Secretion of Amylin
Chapter 3. Receptor Pharmacology
Section 2: Biological Action of Amylin
Chapter 4. Amylin and the Integrated control of Nutrient Influx
Chapter 5. Inhibition of Food Intake
Chapter 6. Inhibition of Gastric Emptying
Chapter 7: Effects on Digestive Secretions
Chapter 8. Inhibition of Glucagon Secretion
Chapter 9. Inhibition of Insulin Secretion
Chapter 10. Effects on Plasma Glucose and Lactate
Chapter 11. Effects in Skeletal Muscle
Chapter 12. Effects in Liver
Chapter 13: Effects in Fat
Chapter 14. Cardiovascular Effects
Chapter 15. Renal Effects
Chapter 16. Effects on Bone
Chapter 17. Central Nervous System and Other Effects
Chapter 18. Clinical Studies

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 1
  • Última edición
  • Volumen: 52
  • Publicado: 20 de diciembre de 2005
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre el autor

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Andrew Young

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc., San Diego, CA, USA

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