Ion Channel Pharmacology The pharmacology of ion channels is becoming increasingly important. Molecular biology techniques have led to the better understanding of ion channel structure which has opened the way for the development of new drugs targeted at specific types of ion channels. This volume provides a fully comprehensive, single-volume overview of the effects of ... more »different drugs and toxins on ionic channels. The first part of the book deals with the development of ion channels. Subsequent chapters offer detailed descriptions of the electrophysiological properties and pharmacology of eight different types of ion channels, including material on intracellular, cyclic nucleotide-gated, and receptor operated channels. For each channel type, the effects of different drugs in various cell types are discussed, along with the potential roles of channels in therapeutics. Clearly written, Ion Channel Pharmacology will be an essential reference tool for all researchers in this topical and fast-growing subject area.« less