Metabolic Syndrome : Underlying Mechanisms and Drug Therapies

an outlook on future development and challenges. Divided into four parts, the book: Addresses important metabolic syndrome basics at the psychological level and metabolic abnormalities at the tissue and pathway levels Covers the identification of pathways and molecular targets for the development of anti-diabetic therapies Details pharmaceutical industry approach to solving metabolic and obesity related problems Describes drug therapies and their limitations and complications, offering a "lessons learned" from existing treatments With a clear organization and extensive collection of references, the book is a user-friendly and unique tool for scientists in a variety of scientific disciplines in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. [Publisher's Text]

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