The EicosanoidsISBN: 978-0-471-48984-9
Hardcover
688 pages
April 2004
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This comprehensive reference work, updated from the first edition,
brings together the knowledge and expertise of contributors from
around the world. It includes new topics such as prostaglandin
synthetase enzyme, new synthetic eicosanoids, innovative analytical
methods, the influence of cytokines in the regulation of synthesis
and actions, newer eicosanoids that influence the cardiovascular
system, and newly discovered roles in reproduction and interactions
with nitric oxide.
This book satisfies a surge of interest in prostaglandins—NSAIDS (e.g. aspirin) are the biggest selling drugs of all time, and the field has been refreshed by the advent of new types (selective COX-2 inhibitors, anti-leukotiene drugs).