292 Pages
278 B/W Illustrations
by
Taylor & Francis
292 Pages
by
Taylor & Francis
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Instant Notes in Medicinal Chemistry provides concise coverage for undergraduates studying medicinal chemistry as part of a science, pharmacy or medical course. It is a truly multidisciplinary subject involving such subject specialities as organic chemistry, pharmacology, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, toxicology, genetics and computer modeling. It concentrates on the fundamental principles of medicinal chemistry and assumes no more than elementary background of chemistry or biology.
A. The science of medicinal chemistry. B. Drug targets. C. Pharmacokinetics. D. Biological testing and bioassays. E. Drug discovery. F. Synthesis. G. Structure-activity relationships. H. Target orientated drug design. I. Pharmacokinetic orientated drug design. J. Patenting and manufacture. K. Preclinical testing and clinical trials. L. Case Study: inhibitors of EGF-receptor kinase. M. History of medicinal chemistry. Further Reading. Index
Biography
Graham Patrick, Dept of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Paisley University, Scotland.
'With its modest price and easily followed format, this book is clearly useful for teaching undergraduates ... I believe that this book should [also] be required reading for any new employee with a scientific role at a pharmaceutical company.' - Clinical Chemistry