Medicinal Chemistry: Concepts and Applications

Medicinal chemistry studies the design and development of pharmaceutical drugs. It is a multi-disciplinary subject that combines pharmacology, synthetic organic chemistry, toxicology, molecular biology, etc. Discovery of newer pharmaceutical agents by studying existing drugs with pathological or biological targets is the main concern of this field. Performing clinical trials and assessing the effectiveness of drugs is another significant facet of medicinal chemistry. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core aspects of medicinal chemistry. It aims to equip students and experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.