Handbook of Ion Channels - Grand Format

Handbook of Ion Channels illustrates the fundamental importance of these membrane proteins to human health and disease. Renowned researchers from around the world introduce the technical aspects of ion channel research, provide a modern guide to the properties of major ion channels, and present powerful methods for modeling ion channel diseases and performing clinical trials for ion channel drugs.
Features : Gives newcomers to the field a foundation in ion channel properties ; Details up-to-date techniques used in the study of ion channels, including fluorescence spectroscopy, x-ray crystallography, and electrophysiology ; Provides extensive coverage of 18 ion channel families ; Presents modern structural interpretations of ion channel functions ; Links the physiology of ion channels to diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and cystic fibrosis.