An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry, Seventh Edition, offers a complete and accessible approach to this multidisciplinary field. Its student-friendly writing style makes this text an ideal tool for those coming to the subject for first time, but also for students looking to deepen their understanding. From principles to practice, accompanied by examples and case studies emerging from current biomedical research, this book will equip students with a robust understanding of medicinal chemistry, and to prepare them for future success.
Table of Contents
    Chapter 1 Drugs and Drug Targets
    Chapter 2 Protein Structure and Function
    Chapter 3 Enzymes: Structure and Function
    Chapter 4 Receptors: Structure and Function
    Chapter 5 Receptors and Signal Transduction
    Chapter 6 Nucleic Acids: Structure and Function
    Chapter 7 Enzymes as Drug Targets
    Chapter 8 Receptors as Drug Targets
    Chapter 9 Nucleic Acids as Drug Targets
    Chapter 10 Miscellaneous Drug Targets
    Chapter 11 Pharmacokinetics and Related Topics Chapter Case Study 1 Statins
    Chapter 12 Drug Discovery: Finding a Lead
    Chapter 13 Drug Design: Optimizing Target Interactions
    Chapter 14 Drug Design: Optimizing Access to the Target
    Chapter 15 Getting the Drug to Market