Muscarinic Receptor Subtypes in Smooth Muscle [Hardcover]

This book explores several subtypes of muscarinic receptors that modulate smooth muscle activity. Main topics include a classification of muscarinic receptors, biochemical responses that occur in smooth muscle, the role of muscarinic receptors in the function of gastrointestinal and genitourinary smooth muscle, and prejunctional muscarinic receptors in smooth muscle. Discussions cover the current state of research and are intended to generate further research into the design of novel therapeutics for disorders of smooth muscle function.This book explores several subtypes of muscarinic receptors that modulate smooth muscle activity. Main topics include a classification of muscarinic receptors, biochemical responses that occur in smooth muscle, the role of muscarinic receptors in the function of gastrointestinal and genitourinary smooth muscle, and prejunctional muscarinic receptors in smooth muscle. Discussions cover the current state of research and are intended to generate further research into the design of therapeutics for disorders of smooth muscle function. With 860 references that direct readers to further sources on specific topics, this book is a valuable resource for pharmacologists and biochemists.Muscarinic Receptor Classification, M. CaulfieldMuscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Signaling Pathways in Smooth Muscle, R.A.J. Challiss and J.L. BlankMuscarinic Receptors and Gastrointestinal Smooth Muscle, F.J. Ehlert, E.A. Thomas, E.H. Gerstin, and M.T. GriffinMuscarinic Receptors and Genitourinary Smooth Muscle, R.M. Eglen and S.S. HegdePrejunctional Muscarinic Receptors and Smooth Muscle, N. WatsonIndexUS? 1997 by CRC Press LLC