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Amylin

Physiology and Pharmacology

  • 1st Edition, Volume 52 - December 12, 2005
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Andrew Young
  • Language: English

Amylin deciphers amylin's physiology and reveals previously unrecognized mechanisms fundamental to control body weight and fuel homeostasis. This book also discusses therap… Read more

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Description

Amylin deciphers amylin's physiology and reveals previously unrecognized mechanisms fundamental to control body weight and fuel homeostasis. This book also discusses therapeutic utility of amylin as the first new medicine to treat diabetes since insulin.

Key features

  • Provides a current comprehensive treatment of amylin the hormone
  • Identifies the majority of amylin's physiologic functions

Readership

Endocrinologists, pharmacologists, biochemists, neuroscientists

Table of contents

Section 1:
Chapter 1. Historical Background
Chapter 2. Tissue Expression and Secretion of Amylin
Chapter 3. Receptor Pharmacology
Section 2: Biological Action of Amylin
Chapter 4. Amylin and the Integrated control of Nutrient Influx
Chapter 5. Inhibition of Food Intake
Chapter 6. Inhibition of Gastric Emptying
Chapter 7: Effects on Digestive Secretions
Chapter 8. Inhibition of Glucagon Secretion
Chapter 9. Inhibition of Insulin Secretion
Chapter 10. Effects on Plasma Glucose and Lactate
Chapter 11. Effects in Skeletal Muscle
Chapter 12. Effects in Liver
Chapter 13: Effects in Fat
Chapter 14. Cardiovascular Effects
Chapter 15. Renal Effects
Chapter 16. Effects on Bone
Chapter 17. Central Nervous System and Other Effects
Chapter 18. Clinical Studies

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Volume: 52
  • Published: December 12, 2005
  • Language: English

About the author

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Andrew Young

Affiliations and expertise
Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc., San Diego, CA, USA

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