Chemistry and Biology of Heparin and Heparan Sulfate

Chemistry and Biology of Heparin and Heparan Sulfate on ScienceDirect(Opens new window)
Hardbound, 792 Pages
Published: DEC-2005
ISBN 10: 0-08-044859-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-08-044859-6
Imprint: ELSEVIER


Edited by
Hari Garg, Faculty of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
Robert Linhardt, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, USA
Charles Hales, Pulmonary and Critical Care unit, Harvard Medical School Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA

Description
The chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology of heparin and heparan sulfate have been and continue to be a major scientific undertaking - heparin and its derivative remain important drugs in clinical practice. Chemistry and Biology of Heparin and Heparan Sulfate provides readers with an insight into the chemistry, biology and clinical applications of heparin and heparan sulfate and examines their function in various physiological and pathological conditions. Providing a wealth of useful information, no other tome covers the diversity of topics in the field. Students, doctors, chemists, biochemists, and research scientists will find this book an invaluable source for updating their current knowledge of developments in this area.

Audience:
Chemists, biochemists, medical doctors, researchers, students and practitioners


 
Last update: 5 Nov 2011