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Drug Discovery: Practices, Processes, and Perspectives

Publication Year:
2013
Edition:
1st
Author:
Li, Jie Jack; Corey, E.J.
Publisher:
Wiley
ISBN:
978-0-47-094235-2
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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.

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.
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Wiley
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Li, Jie Jack; Corey, E.J.
ISBN:
978-0-47-094235-2
Specialty:
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Pharmacology
Language:
English
Edition:
1st
Pages:
570
Publication Year:
2013

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