20.201 Mechanisms of Drug Actions, Fall 2005
Case study: Pharmacogenetic determinants of the metabolism and anti-ulcer activity of omeprazole. (Image courtesy of Prof. Peter Dedon.)
Highlights of this Course
Course Description
This course covers the chemical and biological analysis of the metabolism and distribution of drugs, toxins and chemicals in animals and humans, and the mechanism by which they cause therapeutic and toxic responses. Metabolism and toxicity as a basis for drug development is also covered.