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LACK OF RESPONSE TO A DRUG: A SYSTEM THEORY APPROACH

E. BERNARD‐WEIL (CNEMATER (Centre de Neuroendocrinologie Mathématique el Thérapeutique) Clinique Neuro‐Chirurgicale, Hôpital de la Pitié, 83, Bd. de l' Hôpital, F‐75013 Paris (France))

Kybernetes

ISSN: 0368-492X

Article publication date: 1 January 1985

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Abstract

It seems necessary to consider the functioning of biological systems on the basis of agonistic and antagonistic actions of a couple of elements. Here, the adrenal postpituitary system is considered. We show how such a view allowed us to give an account of diverse phenomena, noticeably the lack of response to Cortisol. It gave also rise to “paradoxical” therapies in the sense that both hormones had to be administered in case of an imbalance. A mathematical model helps one to become accustomed to these notions and, perhaps, is able to directly improve therapeutical strategies.

Citation

BERNARD‐WEIL, E. (1985), "LACK OF RESPONSE TO A DRUG: A SYSTEM THEORY APPROACH", Kybernetes, Vol. 14 No. 1, pp. 25-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb005700

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MCB UP Ltd

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