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100			_aFaucit, Lura, _eeditor. _959867
245	1	0	_aSteroids: chemistry and applications in drug design and delivery / _c edited by Lura Faucit.
264		1	_aNew York : _bAmerican Medical Publishers, _c 2023.
300			_a236 pages ; _c22 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext _btxt
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated _bn
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume _bnc
520			_aSteroids refer to biologically active organic compounds which generally have seventeen carbon atoms that are bonded in four fused rings. They are found in animals, plants and fungi. Steroids are components of cell membranes and also function as signaling molecules. On the basis of function, they can be classified into various types, such as neurosteroids, corticosteroids and sex steroids. Neurosteroids are steroids which interact with cell surface receptors and ligand-gated ion channels to alter neuronal excitability. Corticosteroids are a group of steroids which are produced by the adrenal cortex and are involved in a range of physiological processes such as carbohydrate metabolism, regulation of inflammation, protein catabolism, immune response and stress response. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to steroids and their relevance in brain functions. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this area of study have been included herein. This book is a resource guide for experts as well as students.
650		0	_aSteroids _959868
650		0	_aDrug design
650		0	_aDrug delivery systems _959508
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