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    • Computer-Aided Drug Design in Modern Drug Discovery

      • 1st Edition
      • Yinuo Wu + 2 more
      • English
      Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) is a key technology in pharmacology, significantly influencing the development of numerous marketed drugs. Despite the wealth of theoretical literature on CADD, there remains a critical gap in resources that illustrate its practical applications. Computer-Aided Drug Design in Modern Drug Discovery bridges that gap by offering an in-depth exploration of CADD, featuring real-world case studies and practical examples that empower researchers to harness this technology effectively in drug discovery and development. Exploring the intricacies of CADD, the book comprises several key chapters, beginning with an introduction to its methods and evolution, followed by a thorough examination of the integration of artificial intelligence in drug design. Subsequent chapters cover various CADD approaches, including ligand-based, structure-based, and fragment-based design, alongside AI-driven compound generation and drug screening. The book also showcases a selection of marketed drugs developed with CADD or AI, such as Captopril, Tirofiban, and Crizotinib, providing invaluable insights into the successes and challenges faced in real-world applications. Finally, the discussion of emerging trends and future directions in CADD and AI highlights the ongoing evolution of these methodologies and their integration with traditional drug development processes. By emphasizing accessible language and practical applications, this book serves as an essential resource for pharmacology researchers, practitioners, and students alike, enabling them to navigate the complexities of drug design with confidence. Medicinal chemists will also benefit from this comprehensive guide to enhance your understanding of CADD and inspire innovative approaches to drug discovery and development.

    • Chalcones

      From Drug Discovery to Pharmaceutical Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • Simone Carradori + 2 more
      • English
      Chalcones: From Drug Discovery to Pharmaceutical Applications offers an exploration of chalcones, organic compounds renowned for their versatile chemistry and significance in drug research. This detailed reference discusses the natural sources of chalcones, their extraction and synthesis techniques, and their importance in developing innovative pharmaceuticals. Both newcomers and seasoned professionals will find foundational insights, methodologies for structural characterization, and the growing role these compounds play in advancing therapeutic solutions for a wide range of medical conditions. This resource stands out for its critical guidance on drug development strategies and its broad overview of chalcones’ potential to address complex health challenges.The book is divided into three comprehensive sections: “Foundations of Chalcones Research,” which examines chalcone origins and laboratory methods; “Pharmacology of Chalcones,” detailing their pharmacokinetics, safety profiles, and unique medicinal properties, including antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer, and neuroprotective effects; and “Prospects,” focusing on drug formulation, chalcone-based clinical trials, and future pharmaceutical applications.

    • Drug Discovery

      Traditional Approaches and Advanced Strategies
      • 1st Edition
      • Renren Bai
      • English
      Drug Discovery: Traditional Approaches and Advanced Strategies serves as a comprehensive guide to the evolving world of pharmaceutical research. The monograph bridges time-honored methods and the latest innovations, with particular attention paid to the transformative influence of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies on drug development. As the industry experiences rapid change, the book equips readers to understand and navigate the shifting landscape, fostering improved research efficiency and higher clinical success rates. Organized into three distinct sections, it delivers a thorough exploration of essential trends, foundational concepts, and the dynamic future of drug discovery.The book not only covers traditional drug target identification and lead optimization but also delves into groundbreaking techniques such as targeted protein degradation and innovative design strategies. By integrating practical case studies with real-world applications, it becomes an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and professionals.

    • Antimicrobial Therapeutics and Drug Discovery

      • 1st Edition
      • Chengyuan Liang + 1 more
      • English
      Antimicrobial Therapeutics and Drug Discovery is a comprehensive resource that provides an overview of antimicrobial drug discovery. It covers a wide spectrum of pathogenic organisms causing human infections, exploring alternative therapeutic strategies beyond traditional small molecule drugs. The contents in the book are structured into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of antimicrobial drug discovery. From exploring viral and host targets, understanding antibiotic resistance mechanisms, to the potential of nanomedicine and computational approaches, the book offers a comprehensive view of the field. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, chapters discuss the importance of drug discovery for fungi, Mycobacteria, Mycoplasma, and parasites, and offers insights into innovative biomedical approaches and combination therapies. By bridging the gap between experimental research and practical application, Antimicrobial Therapeutics and Drug Discovery is a key reference for pharmacologists and pharmaceutical scientists working in academic and corporate research. Medicinal chemists and microbiologists will also benefit from the multidisciplinary coverage of the book.

    • Medicinal Plants

      Chemistry, Biology and Omics
      • 2nd Edition
      • Da-Cheng Hao + 1 more
      • English
      Medicinal Plants: Chemistry, Biology, and Omics, Second Edition is a reference to help researchers identify and master the patterns in the distribution of medicinal compounds on the phylogenetic tree to explore new drug resources and develop novel therapies against different diseases. The book provides a deeper understanding of how the interrelationship between phytometabolites, bioactivities and omics techniques facilitates sustainable conservation and application of phytomedicine resources. Now in 2nd edition, the contents have been updated to include topics as machine learning applications, geographic distribution of phytometabolites, comparative analysis of alkaloids, expanded coverage of selected taxa, and conditions like cardiovascular disease and cancer. The book is structured around chemotaxonomy. After an introduction and review of taxonomy, chemistry, biology and omics, the authors dive into a taxon-guided exploration of medicinal resources for Fritillaria, Chelidoniae, Dichocarpum, Aconitum, Cimicifugeae, Clematis, Potentilla, Rubus, Cannabis, and other taxa. All chapters follow a similar and consistent structure, offering detailed information on each of them. Researchers in phytopharmacology can acquire in-depth understanding of the interrelationships between chemistry, biology and omics, as well as the implications of the link between phylogeny, phytometabolites and bioactivities in medical biotechnology and sustainability. Clinicians can better understand the principles of mutual interactions between phytometabolites and drug efficacy.

    • Natural Product Drug Discovery

      Highly Anticipated Natural Molecules
      • 1st Edition
      • Ning Li + 1 more
      • English
      Natural Product Drug Discovery: Highly Anticipated Natural Molecules, a new volume in the Drug Discovery Opinion series, provides a comprehensive examination of the role of natural products in innovative drug development. The book addresses the significant challenges that highly active natural molecules face in the drug development process, including issues related to bioavailability and potency. Sections present analyses of various classes of natural products, including polysaccharides, volatile oils, and diterpenoids, exploring their chemical properties, biological activities, and potential clinical applications. Each chapter, written by leading experts, offers insights into structural modification techniques, naturally sourced inhibitors, and the application of green biomanufacturing strategies.It will serve as an essential resource for researchers, pharmacologists, and industry professionals involved in natural product drug discovery. Readers will find the necessary information to navigate the complexities of the field, emphasizing the integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches. Through a thorough understanding of these natural compounds, this book aims to contribute to the advancement of therapeutic innovations in pharmacotherapy.

    • Emerging Trends in Phytotherapy of Cancer

      • 1st Edition
      • Mahendra Rai + 1 more
      • English
      Emerging Trends in Phytotherapy of Cancer is an essential reference that explores the multifaceted role of medicinal plants in combating cancer. The book covers a broad range of interconnected topics including ethnomedicinal plants used in cancer by tribes and aboriginals, herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine for cancer, integrated approaches of modern and conventional drugs, anti-cancerous secondary metabolites, plant-based anticancer drugs approved by FDA and WHO, toxicity to humans, and the role of emerging technologies such as the applications of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence. The contents are divided into six parts. Part one opens with an introductory chapter, followed by the different combinations of plant-based drugs and modern medicine for cancer treatment, and recent developments in cancer research. Part two discusses the ethnomedicinal uses of plants in cancer and the role of Ayurvedic herbal medicines in cancer. Part three incorporates the role of secondary metabolites in cancer treatment. Part four elaborates on the plant-based drugs recommended by FDA/WHO. Part five concerns the human phytotoxicity of secondary metabolites, and part six describes the role of emerging nanotechnologies and artificial intelligence in phytotherapy drug delivery and treatment. Targeted at researchers, healthcare professionals, and advanced students in related fields, this book provides technical and in-depth knowledge, contributing to ongoing advancements in cancer treatment. It uniquely integrates ethnomedicinal therapies with modern technologies, offering a comprehensive overview of the research into phytomedicinal cancer therapies.

    • Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs

      • 2nd Edition
      • Ruben Vardanyan + 1 more
      • English
      Synthesis of Best-Seller Drugs, Second Edition provides detailed information on the most popular drugs, using a practical layout arranged according to drug type. Each chapter reviews the main drugs in each of nearly 40 key therapeutic areas, also examining their classification, novel structural features, models of action, and synthesis. Of high interest to all those who work in the captivating areas of biologically active compounds and medicinal drug synthesis, in particular medicinal chemists, biochemists, and pharmacologists, the book aims to support current research efforts, while also encouraging future developments in this important field.

    • Drug Discovery Approaches for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders

      Alzheimer's Disease
      • 2nd Edition
      • Adeboye Adejare
      • English
      Drug Discovery Approaches for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Alzheimer’s Disease, Second Edition delves into the complexities of drug discovery, specifically for Alzheimer's Disease, presenting the necessary paradigm for future success in research and treatment. This edition is thoroughly updated with recent developments in therapeutic strategies, including amyloid hypothesis, tau, apo E, insulin, and others, and introduces a new chapter on drug delivery to the brain. Additionally, the book encompasses diagnosis, epidemiology, drug discovery strategies, current therapeutics, and more, offering a comprehensive approach to Alzheimer's Disease.It covers the latest in targeted drug design, preclinical studies, and animal models, making it an essential resource for pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacologists, neuroscientists, and clinical researchers. Patients and advocacy groups can also gain valuable insights from the overview of current treatments and scientific advancements in the field.

    • Deep Learning in Drug Design

      Methods and Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • Qifeng Bai + 2 more
      • English
      Deep Learning in Drug Design: Methods and Applications summarizes the most recent methods, and technological advances of deep learning for drug design, which mainly consists of molecular representations, the architectures of deep learning, geometric deep learning, large models, etc., as well as deep learning applications in various aspects of drug design. This book offers a comprehensive academic overview of deep learning in drug design. It begins with molecular representations, CNNs, GNNs, Transformers, generative models, explainable AI, large models, etc. Next, it covers deep learning applications like protein structure prediction, molecular interactions, ADMET prediction, antibody design, and so on. Finally, a separate chapter is dedicated to the introduction of the ethics and regulation of artificial intelligence in drug design. This book is ideal for readers aiming to learn and implement deep learning methods and applications in drug design and related fields.Deep Learning in Drug Design: Methods and Applications is particularly helpful to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in need of a practical guide to the principles of the discipline. Established researchers in the area will benefit from the detailed case studies and algorithms presented.