Drug Discovery And Evaluation Pharmacological Assays 4 Vol Set 4Ed (Hb 2016)

The 4th edition of this renowned reference book offers a thoroughly updated and expanded collection of the most commonly used assays for assessing the pharmacological effects of potential drug candidates. It encompasses a wide range of physiological systems and therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, analgesic, endocrine, psychotropic, respiratory, renal, and immunomodulatory functions. Featuring over 1,000 detailed assay protocols, each entry includes the objective of the test, its scientific basis, methodological steps, and a critical interpretation of results with respect to their pharmacological and clinical relevance. Additionally, the volume includes animal models for rare diseases, enhancing its utility for specialized research. In this new edition, all existing content has been meticulously revised and updated, and numerous new assays have been incorporated