Biochemical Protozoology As A Basis For Drug Design (Hardcover)

~ Graham H. Coombs (Editor) "Protozoa differ biochemically from other eukaryotic cells, including one another, in many ways and the information gained from studies so far has revealed fascinating insights..." (more)
Key Phrases: brucei procyclic trypomastigotes, lysosomotropic hypothesis, entodiniomorphid ciliates, Experimental Parasitology, New York, Parasitology Today (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book provides a valuable introductory source for biochemical protozoologists who [want] to expand their knowledge and for scientists who wish to become familiar with the biochemistry of parasitic protozoa.
- Acta Societatis Zoologicae Bohemoslovacae --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description

This is a compilation of articles on protozoological biochemistry which reviews the subject area and offers information on current research. Included in the topics covered are energy metabolism of anaerobic parasitic protists, proteinases of African tryphanosomes, purine metabolism in parasitic protozoa and its relationship to chemotherapy, and nucleoside transport in malaria. New therapies, antiprotozoal drugs and new targets for these drugs are considered.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 635 pages
• Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (October 7, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0748400001
• ISBN-13: 978-0748400003
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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