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Drug action and information theory

Drug action and information theory In conclusion, then, we have tried to show that 1) Drug actions can be predicted and described best on a probabilistic basis and information theory offers a suitable framework for such predictions. 2) Drug actions are fundamentally of the all-or-none type involving the choice between two alternatives and these choises are therefore measurable by binary digits. 3) Drug actions are not absolutely but only relatively specific and such specificity can be measured on the basis of information theory by an array of suitable correlation data. 4) Synergisms and antagonisms can best be explained and measured by considering them as intersymbol influences in communications. 5) A theory of drug action based on information theory is more comprehensive and simpler than any theory based on the principles of classical physics and chemistry. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Acta Biotheoretica Springer Journals

Drug action and information theory

Taschdjian, Edgar
Acta Biotheoretica , Volume 11 (4) – Apr 9, 2005
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Philosophy; Philosophy of Biology; Evolutionary Biology
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0001-5342
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In conclusion, then, we have tried to show that 1) Drug actions can be predicted and described best on a probabilistic basis and information theory offers a suitable framework for such predictions. 2) Drug actions are fundamentally of the all-or-none type involving the choice between two alternatives and these choises are therefore measurable by binary digits. 3) Drug actions are not absolutely but only relatively specific and such specificity can be measured on the basis of information theory by an array of suitable correlation data. 4) Synergisms and antagonisms can best be explained and measured by considering them as intersymbol influences in communications. 5) A theory of drug action based on information theory is more comprehensive and simpler than any theory based on the principles of classical physics and chemistry.

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Published: Apr 9, 2005

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