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Fifteen contributions, presented by Giacobini (geriatrics, Universitaires de GTriatrie de GenFve, Switzerland), discuss the molecular biology and genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, pharmacology and toxicology, and clinical applications of cholinesterases (an enzyme important in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease) and their inhibitors. The book is specifically addressed to specialists in the fields of central nervous system pharmacology, neurologists, and psychiatrists. Distributed by Blackwell Science, Inc. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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With the collaboration of the most distinguished scholars in this field Professor Giacobini has put together a publication which will convey present knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, pharmacology and toxicology as well of clinical applications (particularly in the field of Alzheimer's disease therapy) of cholinesterase inhibitors. In a concise but precise manner it condenses our present knowledge of these enzymes and their inhibitors and helps those who want to understand them as well as to utilize them for therapeutic purposes.
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