Medicinal Chemistry: The Modern Drug Discovery Process

By Erland Stevens

KEY MESSAGE: Emphasizing applications of chemistry while reinforcing theory -- especially in the areas of organic and physical chemistry -- this new text prepares readers for career success in the pharmaceutical, medical, and biotech industries. Medicinal Chemistry: The Modern Drug Discovery Process delivers a comprehensive introduction to medicinal chemistry at an appropriate level of detail for a diverse range of undergraduate students (pharmaceutical, chemical engineering, premed, biotechnology). By highlighting the concepts and skills related to drug discovery, Stevens deepens students' understanding of the knowledge and techniques necessary for their careers. KEY TOPICS: A Brief History of Drug Discovery, The Modern Drug Process, A Trip through the Body, Enzymes as Drug Targets; Receptors as Drug Targets, Oligonucleotides as Drug Targets, Pharmacokinetics, Metaboism, Molecular Structure and Diversity, Lead Discovery, Lead Optimization- Traditional Methods, Lead Optimization- Hansch Analysis, Aspects in Pharmaceutical Synthesis
MARKET: For anyone with an interest in career success in the pharmaceutical, medical, and biotech industries.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321710487
• ISBN13: 9780321710482
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.0" x 10.0"