Oligomerization and Allosteric Modulation in G-Protein Coupled Receptors: 115 (Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science): Volume 115 - Hardcover

Kenakin, Terry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0123945879 ISBN 13: 9780123945877

Publisher: Academic Press, 2013

Synopsis

In this thematic volume of Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science, researchers reflect on recent developments and research surrounding G protein-coupled receptors. The chapters cover a large breadth of research, including GPCR role in stem cell function and pharmacology.

Authors explore in-depth research techniques and applications of GPCR usage, covering theory, laboratory approaches, and unique qualities that make GPCRs a crucial tool in microbiological and cancer research.

• Contributions from leading authorities
• Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field

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About the Author

Dr. Terry Kenakin is Professor of Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Prior to this, he spent 7 years in drug discovery at Burroughs-Wellcome. He then moved to GlaxoSmithKline for 25 years. Dr. Kenakin has written 11 books on Pharmacology, is the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction, is on numerous Editorial Boards. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Comprehensive Pharmacology (Elsevier, 2022). He is the recipient of the 2008 Poulsson Medal for Pharmacology awarded by the Norwegian Society of Pharmacology for achievements in basic and clinical pharmacology and toxicology. He has also been awarded the 2011 Ariens Award from the Dutch Pharmacological Society and the 2014 Gaddum Memorial Award from the British Pharmacological Society, and the 2020 Goodman and Gilman Award in Receptor Pharmacology from ASPET.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0123945879
• ISBN 13: 9780123945877
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 410