Publisher's Synopsis
A title in the "Current Topics in Cardiology Series", A Primer of Molecular Biology, introduces the physician to the unique features of molecular biology and its impact to cardiology. From the development of new drugs to the study of normal cardiac growth and hypertrophy, this primer demonstrates the significance of recombinant DNA techniques for clinical practice. This unique volume provides the student, house officer, practicing physician, and researcher with insight into the exciting developments that will evolve over the next decade from the application of these new techniques to cardiovascular disorders.