Paul Ehrlich
Father of chemotherapy and immunology
Quotes by Paul Ehrlich
The cell is not a simple bag of enzymes, but a highly organized chemical factory.
The development of Salvarsan was a triumph of systematic chemical research.
We must systematically search for compounds that selectively attack pathogens.
The concept of receptors is central to understanding drug action.
The cell surface plays a crucial role in mediating interactions with external substances.
The specificity of staining reactions is due to the chemical affinity of the dyes for certain cellular components.
The organism's defense mechanisms are based on specific chemical interactions.
The future of medicine depends on understanding the chemical basis of disease.
The goal is to find substances that are 'parasitotropic' but not 'organotropic'.
The side-chain theory provides a chemical explanation for the phenomena of immunity.
The cell is not a passive recipient, but an active participant in immune responses.
The development of specific therapies requires a deep understanding of the chemical nature of both host and pathogen.
The 'magic bullet' is a metaphor for a drug that acts with absolute specificity.
The organism's response to infection is a complex interplay of chemical reactions.
The search for new drugs is a systematic process of chemical modification and biological testing.
The concept of receptors is fundamental to understanding how drugs interact with cells.
The cell's ability to bind and neutralize toxins is due to its specific chemical structures.
The development of Salvarsan marked a new era in the treatment of infectious diseases.
The goal of chemotherapy is to achieve a 'therapia sterilisans magna'.
The specificity of immune reactions is a testament to the intricate chemical organization of living systems.