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Molecular and Cellular Biology Approaches and Applications in Modern Drug Discovery

  • 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Mithun Rudrapal, Chukwuebuka Egbuna
  • Language: English

Molecular and Cellular Biology Approaches and Applications in Modern Drug Discovery is an essential guide that bridges the latest advances in molecular and cellular biology to rev… Read more

Description

Molecular and Cellular Biology Approaches and Applications in Modern Drug Discovery is an essential guide that bridges the latest advances in molecular and cellular biology to revolutionize drug discovery. The book explores a wide range of tools and techniques and their applications in drug discovery, including genetic engineering, gene therapy, regenerative medicine, developmental biology, molecular diagnostics, biomarkers, RNA therapeutics, molecular immunology, and vaccine development. The book also considers multi-omics approaches, biophysical methods, epigenetics and epigenomics, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, structural and computational approaches, and more.

This comprehensive volume covers critical domains such as transcriptomics, proteomics, genomics, genetics, and cell signaling pathways, providing an in-depth understanding of their pivotal roles in drug development. It is an invaluable reference for researchers and advanced students working in these areas across molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, and related fields.

Key features

  • Examines the latest trends shaping the future of drug discovery, including proteomics, transcriptomics, nanotechnology, and AI-driven innovations to revolutionize therapeutic development
  • Delves into the transformative realms of genetic engineering, stem cell biology, vaccine development, regenerative medicine, and biomedical engineering, thus paving the way for future innovations
  • Delivers practical guidance to address the complexities and hurdles faced in modern drug development
  • Integrates a diverse range of disciplines to provide a holistic approach to drug discovery

Readership

Molecular biologists, biochemists, pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacologists and biotechnologists

Table of contents

1. Application and recent developments of molecular biology tools in drug discovery

2. Multi-omics approaches and their applications in molecular biology

3. Applications of biomarkers to molecular biology and drug discovery

4. Biophysical techniques and their applications in molecular biology

5. Genetic engineering, gene cloning and gene therapy

6. Cell cycle and tumor biology

7. Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine

8. Developmental biology and regenerative medicine

9. Immunity in infectious diseases and drug discovery

10. Immunity in inflammatory diseases and drug discovery

11. Immunity in cancer and drug discovery

12. Molecular immunology and vaccine development

13. Molecular diagnostics

14. Biomedical engineering

15. Chemical biology and drug discovery

16. Drug target identification, validation and discovery

17. Databases and bioinformatics

18. Structural and computational biology

19. Systems biology and network pharmacology

20. Molecular toxicology in drug discovery

21. Epigenetics and epigenomics

22. Microbiome and host-microbe interactions

23. Neurobiology and neuropharmacology

24. RNA biology and therapeutics

25. Metabolomics/ lipidomics and metabolic regulation

26. Nanomedicine and nanotechnology

27. Single-cell biology and analysis

28. AI-powered molecular and cellular biology in drug discovery

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Mithun Rudrapal

Mithun Rudrapal, PhD, FIC, FICS, CChem (India), is Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University), Guntur, India. Dr. Rudrapal has been actively engaged in teaching and research in the field of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences for more than 13 years. He has over a hundred publications in peer-reviewed international journals to his credit and has filed a number of Indian and International patents. In addition, Dr. Rudrapal is the author of dozen published or forthcoming books. Dr. Rudrapal works in the areas of Medicinal Chemistry, CADD, Drug Repurposing, Phytochemistry, Herbal Drugs and Dietary Polyphenols.

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research, Guntur, India

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Chukwuebuka Egbuna

Chukwuebuka Egbuna (PhD) is a chartered chemist and academic researcher. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON), the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) (United Kingdom). Dr. Egbuna is the founder and editor of the Elsevier book series on Drug Discovery Update. The series includes books, monographs, and edited collections from all areas of drug discovery including emerging therapeutic claims for the treatment of diseases. He has published research articles in many international journals of repute and is ranked among the top 500 Nigerian scientists in SciVal/SCOPUS. He has edited more than 25 books with Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, and Taylor & Francis. His most recent book is the three volume Coronavirus Drug Discovery, published by Elsevier. Dr. Egbuna is the founder and the publishing director of IPS Intelligentsia Publishing Services.

Affiliations and expertise
Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria