Toxinology for Safer Drug Industry

Toxinology includes more than just the chemistry and mode of action of a toxin. It deals also with the biology of venom- or poison-producing organism, the zoological and botanical characteristics, the structure and function of the venom apparatus through the knowledge of its kinetics and dynamics, as well as the use of the venom or poison, the ecological role of these compounds. The mission of this book is to maximize the health of the people handling toxins and patients receiving drugs from plant, animal or microbial origins by providing timely appropriate information in poisoning or suspected poisoning situations and by enhancing poisoning prevention. This can be achieved by expanding knowledge through more awareness, training of trainers, public groups and individuals, and making systemic contact with professionals in academic institutes and drug industrial plants and establishment of poison centers. The cooperation of the triangle of academic institutes, the health systems and the industrial sector is always additive to the benefit of human and its surrounding environment towards a sustainable healthier globe.