1st Edition

Muscarinic Receptor Subtypes in Smooth Muscle

Edited By Richard M. Eglen Copyright 1997

    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.

    Muscarinic Receptor Classification, M. Caulfield
    Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Signaling Pathways in Smooth Muscle, R.A.J. Challiss and J.L. Blank
    Muscarinic Receptors and Gastrointestinal Smooth Muscle, F.J. Ehlert, E.A. Thomas, E.H. Gerstin, and M.T. Griffin
    Muscarinic Receptors and Genitourinary Smooth Muscle, R.M. Eglen and S.S. Hegde
    Prejunctional Muscarinic Receptors and Smooth Muscle, N. Watson
    Index

    Biography

    Richard M. Eglen