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Essentials of Pharmatoxicology in Drug Research, Volume 1

Toxicity and Toxicodynamics

  • 1st Edition - March 22, 2023
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Rakesh K. Tekade
  • Language: English

Toxicity and Toxicodynamics, Volume One in the Essentials of Pharmatoxicology in Drug Research series provides an overview on the essentials of toxicology, risk assessmen… Read more

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Description

Toxicity and Toxicodynamics, Volume One in the Essentials of Pharmatoxicology in Drug Research series provides an overview on the essentials of toxicology, risk assessment and the mechanisms. Topics discussed include the types of cellular responses to chemical toxicants, mechanisms of drug toxicity, and their relevance to pharmaceutical product development. The book examines omics and computer-aided technologies for mechanistic and predictive toxicology and covers state-of-art testing in the evaluation of detrimental pathways, dose selection in toxicity studies, as well as the role of regulatory agencies in toxicity studies.

In addition, there is also discussion on clinical interventions such as pharmacotherapy and managed care strategies for acute poisoning. This volume is a valuable resource to those learning more about the drug development process related to toxicology and those who want to get an update on newer concepts on the toxicology aspect of drug research.

Key features

  • Examines toxicological risk assessment in drug research
  • Discusses toxicity mechanisms
  • Covers risk assessment and the use of omics and computational technologies in mechanistic and predictive toxicology
  • Offers clinical interventions and managed care as a result of toxic injury and acute poisoning

Readership

Toxicologists, pharmacists, pharmacologists, physicians, chemists, drug manufacturers, toxicity testing laboratories, poison control units, safety managers, health care workers, and regulatory authorities

Table of contents

1. Understanding Pharmacotoxicology

2. Mechanisms of Drug Toxicity and Relevance to Pharmaceutical Development

3. Omics in Mechanistic and Predictive Toxicology

4. Role of Micro RNAs in Toxicology

5. Exosomes as Mediators of Chemical-Induced Toxicity

6. Types of Cellular Responses to Chemical Toxicants

7. Tissue Repair as A Key Determinant in Toxicant-Induced Injury

8. Role Of “Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance” in the Emergence of Disease

9. Computer-Aided Technologies in Drug Discovery and Toxicity Prediction

10. Adverse Outcome Pathway for Chemical Toxicity

11. Toxicokinetics and Organ-Specific Toxicity

12. Dose Selection for Toxicity Studies

13. Tissue-Based Models as A Replacement for Animal Models in Toxicity Testing

14. Medication Error and its Toxicity Connection

15. Idiosyncratic Toxicity

16. Toxicological Risk Assessment

17. Clinical Detoxification of the Body

18. Principles of Management of Acute Poisoning

19. Predicting Toxicity and Modes of Toxic Action from Chemical Structure

20. Toxicity Labels

21. Toxic Potential Indicator

22. Aquatic Toxicology

23. Concept of Pharmacotherapy and Managed Care in Clinical Interventions

24. Psychopharmacology in Late Life: Key Challenges and Opportunities

25. Regulatory Agencies for Toxicity Studies

26. Key Challenges for Toxicologists in the 21st Century

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 22, 2023
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Rakesh K. Tekade

Dr Rakesh K Tekade, Assistant Professor of the Department of Pharmaceutics, investigates the design, development and characterization of targeted nanotechnology based formulations for the site specific delivery of therapeutic drugs, siRNA, microRNA, plasmids, proteins and peptide for the treatment of cancer. His current research encompasses development of novel polymeric nanomaterial for effective cytosolic delivery of anticancer bioactives. Dr Tekade’s research is focused on designing a new generation of nanoparticles, which could identify the cancer cells and selectively deliver anticancer drugs and genes to inhibit the growth of cancer while sparing healthy tissues. His research work involves the applications of polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, molecular biology, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and imaging techniques. Dr Tekade has over 70 publications, 01 patent, 7 book chapters, and 3 editorial articles. He has delivered several invited research talks and presented research finding in more than 30 scientific conferences.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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