DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT FROM TARGETS AND MOLECULES TO MEDICINES (HB 2021) Hardcover

This book provides a clear and concise overview of the entire process of new drug development. Starting with the historical context, the role of natural compounds, and the concept of drug-receptor interactions in the initial discovery phase, it then outlines the basics of pharmacological screening, identifying drug targets, and the genetic factors involved in early-stage research. The concluding chapters introduce readers to cutting-edge areas like stem cell therapies, as well as essential aspects such as how drugs move through the body (pharmacokinetics), drug safety monitoring (pharmacovigilance), and toxicological testing. Its broad coverage makes this book an invaluable resource for research scholars, professionals, and young scientists in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, and beyond, enabling them to grasp the fundamental principles of drug discovery, encompassing stereochemistry, pharmacokinetics, clinical trials, statistics, and toxicology.