(Ebook) An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry by Graham L. Patrick ISBN 9780192636478, 0192636472

(Ebook) An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry by Graham L. Patrick ISBN 9780192636478, 0192636472

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