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In Vitro Methods in Pharmaceutical Research - Hardcover

 
9780121633905: In Vitro Methods in Pharmaceutical Research

Synopsis

In Vitro Methods in Pharmaceutical Research provides a comprehensive guide to laboratory techniques for evaluating in vitro organ toxicity using cellular models. Step-by-step practical tips on how to perform and interpret assays for drug metabolism and toxicity assessment are provided, along with a comparison of different techniques available. It is a welcome addition to the literature at a time when interest is growing in cellular in vitro models for toxicology and pharmacology studies.

  • Meets the continuing demand for information in this field
  • Compares In Vitro techniques with other methods
  • Describes cell-culture methods used to investigate toxicity in cells derived from different organs
  • Includes contributions by leading experts in the field

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About the Author

J.V. Castell is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the European Union's Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM).

From the Back Cover

In Vitro Methods in Pharmaceutical Research provides a comprehensive practical guide to evaluating organ toxicity and drug metabolism using cellular models.

Key Features include:

  • step-by-step instructions on how to perform and interpret drug metabolism and toxicity assays
  • comparison of in vitro techniques with other methods currently available
  • description of cell-culture methods used to investigate toxicity in cells derived from different organs

This book is essential for those seeking to replace or complement animal studies with in vitro methods and is edited by J.V. Castell and M.J. Gömez-Lechón.

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