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Network Pharmacology in Natural Products Drug Discovery

  • 1st Edition - October 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Devesh Tewari, Anoop Kumar
  • Language: English

Network Pharmacology in Natural Products Drug Discovery addresses the critical intersection of network pharmacology and natural product research, a rapidly evolving field essent… Read more

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Description

Network Pharmacology in Natural Products Drug Discovery addresses the critical intersection of network pharmacology and natural product research, a rapidly evolving field essential for modern drug discovery. The book's content begins with foundational concepts of network pharmacology followed by an exploration of natural products as therapeutic agents. Its comprehensive Table of Contents covers a diverse range of topics, including omics integration, metabolomics, and case studies on various health conditions, thus ensuring a holistic understanding of the subject matter. Each chapter not only presents theoretical insights but also emphasizes practical applications, case studies, and emerging trends in network pharmacology related to natural products.

The book empowers its audience by providing them with essential tools and methodologies to integrate network pharmacology into their research. It highlights the advantages of utilizing computational approaches alongside experimental validation, enabling researchers to uncover the mechanisms of action of natural compounds. With a focus on real-world applications, this reference is invaluable for advancing drug discovery and therapeutic development.

Key features

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of network pharmacology principles and applications
  • Offers insightful guidance for researchers and practitioners in natural products
  • Contains case studies that illustrate practical applications in drug discovery
  • Integrates experimental approaches with computational techniques
  • Proposes future perspectives on advancements and challenges in the field

Readership

Researchers and scientists in pharmacology and drug discovery

Table of contents

1. Network Pharmacology: Principles and Processes

2. Basics of Network Pharmacology with Special Focus on Natural Products

3. Network Pharmacology and Omics Approaches

4. Network Pharmacology and Metabolomics: An Integrated Approach

5. Tools and Platforms for Network-Based Disease Module Discovery with Special Emphasis on Natural Products

6. Network Pharmacology and Cardiovascular Diseases: Natural Products-Based Approach

7. Network Pharmacology and Neurological Disorders: Natural Products-Based Approach

8. Network Pharmacology and Respiratory Disorders: Natural Products-Based Approach

9. Network Pharmacology and Cancer: Natural Products-Based Approach

10. Network Pharmacology and Inflammatory Disorders: Natural Products-Based Approach

11. Network Pharmacology and Metabolic Disorders: Natural Products-Based Approach

12. Network Pharmacology and GIT Disorders: Natural Products-Based Approach

13. Role of Network Pharmacology in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

14. Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Network Pharmacology

15. Case Studies on Network Pharmacology Guided Natural Products Drug Discovery

16. Ethical Considerations in Network Pharmacology

17. In Vitro and In Vivo Validation

18. Role of Network Pharmacology in Clinical Translation of Natural Products

19. Future Perspectives and Way Forward

Product details

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

About the editors

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Devesh Tewari

Dr. Devesh Tewari currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, and In-charge UPLC facility at DPSRU, New Delhi. He also served as Visiting Scientist to the Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the prestigious Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland. He is amongst Youngest Pharmacognosy teachers in the world featured in the list of “World Ranking of Top 2% Scientists” by Stanford University & Elsevier from last 4 years. He is a renowned researcher in the field of natural product drug discovery and formulation development with main focus in exploration of medicinal plants of the Himalayan region through Ethnopharmacology. Dr Devesh is a leading expert in the field of natural products drug discovery. In addition, he also served in the high level committees formed to clinically validate some natural products based drugs derived from grassroots innovations/ethnopharmacology. Having significant research achievements in the field of pharmacological validation and phytochemistry of western Himalayan plants. He received several important awards for plant drug research like Young Scientist Award by UCOST, Govt. of Uttarakhand, Best Paper Award by Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, Best Concept Note Award by PCI, Govt. of India, Research Appreciation Award for 3 consecutive years from LPU, First, Second and Third Prize for Presentation of Research work including Monetary Awards for research and Hindi Writing. He is also a Member of the Pharmacopoeia Committee (PCIM&H), expert member for specific publications related to COVID-19 of Ministry of AYUSH and expert reviewer for grant proposals of international research councils. Dr Devesh is having research grants of Approx 40 Lakhs (4 Million) from DST, Government of India. Resource person/Expert and Presenting Author in prestigious international and national conferences, Editorial Board Member for some prestigious journals. Researcher profile: h-index: 43; i10-index: 92 and citations: >7600. Research interests: metabolomics, natural products drug discovery, ethnopharmacology, nutraceuticals, maternal health.

Affiliations and expertise
DPSRU, India

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Anoop Kumar

Dr. Anoop Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University (DPSRU), India. With a distinguished career, he has previously served as an Assistant Professor and Head at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, and as Head and Associate Professor at ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab. Dr. Kumar has also held research positions at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited and Translational Health Science Institute (THSTI). He earned his Ph.D. from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, as a DST INSPIRE Fellow. He is an Associate Editor for Health Sciences Review and Acta Neurologica Scandinavica. His research focuses on drug repurposing, clinical trial meta-analysis, pharmacoeconomics, and pharmacovigilance.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), India