Title: <i>Receptor Mechanisms</i> Fourth Gaddum Memorial Lecture, School of Pharmacy, University of London, January 1973
Abstract: British Journal of PharmacologyVolume 48, Issue 3 p. 475-495 Free Access Receptor Mechanisms Fourth Gaddum Memorial Lecture, School of Pharmacy, University of London, January 1973 H. P. RANG, H. P. RANG Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Southampton, SouthamptonSearch for more papers by this author H. P. RANG, H. P. RANG Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, University of Southampton, SouthamptonSearch for more papers by this author First published: July 1973 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1476-5381.1973.tb08355.xCitations: 37AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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