Drug Discovery
Practices, Processes, and Perspectives
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Beschreibung
Sets forth the history, state of the science, and future directions of drug discovery
Edited by Jie Jack Li and Nobel laureate E. J. Corey, two leading pioneers in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry, this book synthesizes great moments in history, the current state of the science, and future directions of drug discovery into one expertly written and organized work. Exploring all major therapeutic areas, the book introduces readers to all facets and phases of drug discovery, including target selection, biological testing, drug metabolism, and computer-assisted drug design.
Drug Discovery features chapters written by an international team of pharmaceutical and medicinal chemists. Contributions are based on a thorough review of the current literature as well as the authors' firsthand laboratory experience in drug discovery. The book begins with the history of drug discovery, describing groundbreaking moments in the field. Next, it covers such topics as:
* Target identification and validation
* Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics
* Central nervous system drugs
* In vitro and in vivo assays
* Cardiovascular drugs
* Cancer drugs
Each chapter features a case study, helping readers understand how science is put into practice throughout all phases of drug discovery. References at the end of each chapter serve as a gateway to groundbreaking original research studies and reviews in the field.
Drug Discovery is ideal for newcomers to medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, providing a comprehensive overview of the field. Veterans in the field will also benefit from the perspectives of leading international experts in all aspects of drug discovery.
Autor*in
Jie Jack Li
Themen in »Drug Discovery«
Biotechnologie i. d. Biowissenschaften Biotechnology Biowissenschaften Chemie Chemistry Drug Discovery & Development Life Sciences Medical Science Medizin Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Medicine Pharmakologie u. Pharmazeutische Medizin Wirkstoffforschung Wirkstoffforschung u. -entwicklung
Stimmen zu »Drug Discovery«
"Taken together, the book is an excellent introductioninto drug discovery and an eminent summary of the very importantmilestones of drug discovery in the most critical indication areas.This book is a valuable addition to the library of all differentkinds of scientists working in the field of drugdiscovery." (ChemMedChem, 1 October 2013)
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