Drug Design and Drug Behavior: Organic Chemistry - (Second Edition) ()

Author: Silverman
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Publish Date: 2007-01-30
Features: This book presents drug design and drug action from the perspective of organic chemistry, which actually represents the direction of modern drug research—studying drug action at the molecular level from small molecules (ligands) acting on large molecules (receptors), and designing and researching new drugs based on revealing drug mechanisms. The second edition includes new content such as new methods for drug discovery, design, and development, recent advances in topics related to receptor and enzyme inhibition and inactivation, drug metabolism, prodrugs and drug delivery systems, and drugs acting on DNA. The content of the book is systematic and comprehensive. Written entirely by the author, it maintains a consistent style. The text is concise, easy to read, and the concepts are clear, with abundant examples. It covers both fundamentals and cutting-edge topics, making it a standout among similar books. It can serve as an introductory learning resource as well as a reference for drug researchers. The knowledge presented in this book is crucial for the development of innovative drugs, and it is expected to be well-received by professionals in the industry as well as undergraduate and graduate students preparing to enter the field. It is particularly worth noting that each chapter includes a substantial number of questions and answers adapted from research literature, a feature rarely found in similar books. These materials are highly beneficial for instructors in organizing teaching and for readers in self-study.