Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry

This unique book chronicles the history and impact of strychnine, from its discovery to the present time. The author compiles a scholarly, yet compelling account of this fascinating chemical substance, bringing forth an extraordinary mix of original research spanning the realms of history, medicine,..

In this, the first book-length history of clinical chemistry, those involved or interested in the field will read about who and what went before them and how the profession came to its present state of clinical importance..

This work describes all known assays used to discover new glycopeptide antibiotics. It discusses practical techniques for screening, isolating and analyzing glycopeptide antibiotics, correlating structure-activity relationships with the mode of action. Every relevant chemical aspect of the carbohydr..

This work details current medical uses of antiseptics and disinfectants, particularly in the control of hospital-acquired infections. It presents methods for evaluating products to obtain regulatory approval, and examines chemical, physical and microbiological properties as well as the toxicology of..

High Solids Alkyd Resins..

Current research suggests that neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and Creutzfeldt-Jacob may be linked to disorders in protein shape referred to as protein misfolding. Continued study in this area could lead to promising advances in future treatment of these di..

This work covers advances in the interactions of proteins with their solvent environment and provides fundamental physical information useful for the application of proteins in biotechnology and industrial processes. It discusses in detail structure, dynamic and thermodynamic aspects of protein hydr..

Radiopharmaceuticals..