Understanding G Protein-Coupled Receptors and Their Role in the CNS

by Menelas Pangalos

Pharmacological and molecular cloning studies have shown that the superfamily of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) forms one of the largest and most diverse protein families in nature. They are involved in the modulation of almost all our bodily functions and are pivotal in the regulation and control of central nervous system function. As such, pharmacological manipulation of GPCRs has been demonstrated to be valuable in the treatment of diseases...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198509162
• ISBN13: 9780198509165
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 648 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.8" x 9.7"