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Libros en Farmacología

  • Bio-functional Cosmetics for Health

    Exploring Nature’s Ingredients for Safety, Efficacy, and Sustainability
    • 1 Edición
    • Alexandros Tsoupras + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Bio-functional Cosmetics for Health: Exploring Nature’s Ingredients for Safety, Efficacy, and Sustainability bridges the gap between cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceuticals, providing the latest research for developing health-promoting cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics from various food sources and food waste. From medicinal plants, teas, cacao, coffee, fruits, vegetables, plant oils, nuts, and cereals to marine microorganisms, fungi, insects, crustaceans, and more, this book takes a close look into the safety, efficacy and sourcing of bioactives from these food sources and how they can be sustainably used as ingredients to create bio-functional cosmetics, cosmeceuticals and nutricosmetics.Reade... will gain insight on the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-cancer properties of bioactive ingredients in cosmetics and will also be informed on the latest regulatory and safety issues and R&D trends for the application of bioactives in functional cosmetics and cosmeceutical products.

  • The Science of Pharmacology

    • 1 Edición
    • Jahangir Moini + 3 más
    • Inglés
    The Science of Pharmacology offers a detailed and contemporary exploration of medications, delving into the scientific principles behind drug actions and their therapeutic applications. It is an essential resource for students in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences, providing foundational knowledge on a wide range of topics. The book addresses the effects of drugs on various bodily systems, such as the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems, and also covers their impact on mental health and behavior. Beyond the core topics, the book also discusses special subjects like herbal medications and drug interactions.It includes valuable teaching materials, including test banks and quizzes, and offers comprehensive insights into toxicological treatments, making it an invaluable tool for both learning and teaching in the field.

  • The Pharmacology of Obesity

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 107
    • Inglés
    The Pharmacology of Obesity, Volume 107 in the Advances in Pharmacology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Obesity Therapeutic Landscape, Challenges, and Unmet Needs, Diagnosis and Evaluation of Obesity for Therapeutic Selection, When to use First-Generation Anti-Obesity Medications?, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in our Clinics, Future Directions in Obesity Pharmacotherapy: Novel Targets and Pipeline Therapies, Destigmatizing Obesity: from language to the clinical environment, and much more.Additional chapters cover Role of Nutrition and physical Activity in the Therapy of Obesity, Behavioral and Lifestyle Strategies in Obesity Management and Post-Bariatric Follow-Up, The interpretation of Body-composition Metrics in Obesity, Digital Health, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Wearables in Obesity Care, Metabolic Aging and Obesity: how Physiology Changes with Age, Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Therapies, and What Patients Could Benefit from Bariatric Surgery?

  • Pharmacology of T-Cell Therapies

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 106
    • Inglés
    Pharmacology of T-Cell Therapies, Volume 106 in the Advances in Pharmacology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Topics in this new release include Enhancing persistence of therapeutic T cells, T cell manufacturing impacts on in vivo function, Transient T cell therapies, In vivo T cell therapies, T cell subsets for therapy, Engineering T cell metabolism to enhance therapeutic efficacy, and Tracking Therapeutic T cells In Vivo contacts.

  • Progress in Medicinal Chemistry

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 65
    • Inglés
    Progress in Medicinal Chemistry brings together state-of-the-art reviews and critical insights from leading scientists in the field. Each volume surveys the latest advances in drug discovery and development, with a focus on practical strategies, novel modalities, and real-world case studies. From target identification and structure-based design to optimization of pharmacokinetic properties, safety assessment, and translational science, these volumes provide a comprehensive, up-to-date overview for researchers, graduate students, and professionals working in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and related life sciences.

  • A Comprehensive Guide for the Novice Researcher in Clinical Trials

    • 1 Edición
    • Miltiadis Lytras + 2 más
    • Inglés
    A Comprehensive Guide for Novice Researcher in Clinical Trials is a must-have resource for individuals embarking on the journey of clinical research. This book is tailored for beginners, offering a clear and structured introduction to the vital principles, methodologies, and skills required to design and conduct robust clinical trials. Spanning 13 chapters, it meticulously covers the entire clinical trial process, emphasizing Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. From foundational research concepts to advanced trial strategies, the guide empowers readers to confidently navigate the complexities of clinical trials and contribute meaningfully to the field of healthcare.In addition to its foundational content, the book addresses a variety of important topics, such as ethical considerations, regulatory compliance, and the development of trial protocols. It explores different trial designs, types of bias, and the historical evolution of clinical research. Practical sections on data management, monitoring, statistical analysis, and project management offer readers hands-on guidance for real-world application. Notably, the book includes a dedicated focus on regulatory affairs in Saudi Arabia, making it particularly valuable for health professionals in that region.

  • Lo esencial en farmacología. Cursos Crash

    • 6 Edición
    • Español
    Con una fórmula que ha demostrado su éxito a lo largo de los últimos 25 años, cada volumen de la serie se ha actualizado por completo para facilitar el estudio. La serie está escrita por estudiantes de últimos cursos y recién graduados que acaban de superar sus exámenes, y toda la información ha sido cuidadosamente revisada por profesores universitarios. Este volumen de la serie se ha mejorado para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes de Medicina actuales, y las de los estudiantes y profesionales de otras disciplinas sanitarias que requieran un acceso rápido a los aspectos esenciales de la farmacología. Cada capítulo guía de forma sucinta por todos los temas curriculares, integrando los aspectos clínicos con la ciencia básica relevante y evitando los detalles innecesarios o confusos. Los cuadros destacados a lo largo del texto ofrecen los apuntes, las sugerencias y los puntos clave esenciales. Se incluye una sección de autoevaluación totalmente revisada y adaptada a los últimos formatos de exámenes para comprobar los conocimientos y para ayudar en la preparación de las pruebas. Completamente revisada y actualizada, esta sexta edición ofrece un recurso accesible de aprendizaje y repaso que facilite la compresión de los principios y las aplicaciones de la farmacología en todas las áreas de la medicina y la cirugía. Comienza con un capítulo introductorio sobre los principios básicos de la farmacología. En el resto de los capítulos, se describen los efectos de los fármacos en los distintos sistemas orgánicos y se incluyen actualizaciones sobre los avances farmacológicos más recientes en medicina (p. ej., las nuevas terapias dirigidas en oncología y enfermedades inflamatorias, así como los nuevos tratamientos utilizados en el manejo de la diabetes y la insuficiencia cardíaca). La sección de autoevaluación se ha actualizado para reflejar el contenido y el estilo de varios exámenes de pre- y posgrado. Las preguntas de autoevaluación se centran en la farmacología clínica y su aplicación a casos reales de la práctica clínica.

  • Capsaicin, the Pungent Principle in Hot Pepper

    From Basic Pharmacology to Therapeutic Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Arpad Szallasi
    • Inglés
    Capsaicin, the Pungent Principle in Hot Pepper: From Basic Pharmacology to Therapeutic Applications explores capsaicin's biological and pharmacological characteristics, from its discovery and isolation to its receptor identification and antagonists. The book's structure is divided into three sections, starting with the historical development of research on capsaicin. This foundational section provides a thorough understanding of the compound's journey from a simple pungent ingredient to a significant element in pharmacological studies. The second part of the book delves into capsaicin’s biological effects and pharmacology, covering areas such as nociception, pain, salivary secretion, body temperature regulation, and blood pressure regulation.Finally, the book examines the clinical applications of capsaicin, discussing potential future developments in desensitization, pain relief, injections, effects on the tumor microenvironment, appetite control, and longevity. This book is invaluable for pharmacology researchers and clinicians in pain management and cancer, offering insights into the unique characteristics and therapeutic potential of capsaicin.

  • Fundamentals of Biologicals Regulation

    Vaccines and Biotechnology Medicines
    • 2 Edición
    • Rebecca Sheets + 6 más
    • Inglés
    This second edition of Fundamentals of Biologicals Regulation: Vaccines and Biotechnology Medicines serves as an introduction to the international regulatory arena in which biologicals are developed and offers an overview of the processes and insight into the scientific concepts underpinning global regulations. In this new edition the book provides more in-depth coverage of Quality by Design, Combination Products, Quality Target Product Profiles, Risk Management Plans and REMS, and switching from reliance on in vivo to in vitro analytical methods. This new edition also reflects the new developments and processes accelerated by the COVID-19 vaccine experience, including emergency use authorizations and conditional marking authorizations. New pedagogic elements and case studies have been added to improve learning outcomes for students. This book provides multiple levels of readership with guidance on basic concepts, a detailed look at regulatory challenges, and practical insight into how regulators consider regulatory science and regulatory process issues across various regions with emphasis on the European Medicines Agency and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Graduate students will benefit from the new pedagogic features. Regulatory professionals will have in Fundamentals of Biologicals Regulation: Vaccines and Biotechnology Medicines a complete guide to navigate through the approval process.

  • Brain Shuttle Peptides: Development and Applications

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 105
    • Inglés
    Advances in Pharmacology, Volume 105, a new volume in this ongoing series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of topics, including Introduction to brain shuttle peptides, In silico optimization of brain shuttle properties for passive diffusion, Shuttles derived from natural proteins, Shuttles derived from phage display, Chemically enhanced brain shuttle peptides, Brain delivery of gold nanoparticles, Brain delivery of lipid nanoparticles, Brain delivery of therapeutic proteins, In vitro BBB models for the study of brain shuttle transport, Physiological strategies for delivery across the BBB, and Polymeric Nanoparticles.

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