Structural Biology and Pharmaceutical Research.

Author: Yang Ming
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Structural biology is a discipline that studies the three-dimensional structures and dynamics of biological macromolecules, quantitatively elucidating life phenomena. The rational design of drugs and the discovery of new drugs are all based on the research achievements of structural biology. This book focuses on the structural biology issues in pharmaceutical research, striving to reflect the latest research findings in this field. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is the monograph section, consisting of twelve chapters; the second part is the methods and techniques section, consisting of ten chapters. It first outlines the current state and development trends of structural biology, then explores the relationship between the three-dimensional structures of major biological macromolecules and their biological functions at the molecular level, as well as some important scientific issues in the forefront of pharmaceutical research. Finally, it introduces the main methods used in structural biology research. This book can serve as a reference for scientists in life science-related fields, particularly those engaged in basic pharmaceutical research, as well as teachers, graduate students, and researchers in medical and pharmaceutical institutions and research units.