Steroids: Chemistry and Applications in Drug Design and Delivery

Steroids 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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CFQ7TZXM
• ISBN13: 9798887404769
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: American Medical Publishers
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"