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Gareth Thomas - Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry - 9780470843079 - V9780470843079
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Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry

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Description for Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry Paperback. Provides an introduction to the chemistry of therapeutically active compounds. This title reviews the structures and nomenclature of the more common classes of naturally occurring compounds found in biological organisms. An overview of medicinal chemistry is followed by chapters covering the discovery and design of drugs. Num Pages: 302 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMG; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 190 x 16. Weight in Grams: 584.

Provides a concise introduction to the chemistry of therapeutically active compounds, written in a readable and accessible style.

The title begins by reviewing the structures and nomenclature of the more common classes of naturally occurring compounds found in biological organisms. An overview of medicinal chemistry is followed by chapters covering the discovery and design of drugs, pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism. The book concludes with a chapter on organic synthesis, followed by a brief look at drug development from the research stage through to marketing the final product.

The text assumes little in the way of prior biological knowledge. relevant biology ... Read more

  • Incorporates summary sections, examples, applications and problems
  • Each chapter contains an additional summary section and solutions to the questions are provided at the end of the text
  • Invaluable for undergraduates studying within the chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences.
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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
302
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Weight
584g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780470843079
SKU
V9780470843079
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Gareth Thomas
Gareth Thomas is a lecturer at the University of Portsmouth.

Reviews for Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry
"... it would be of great value to beginning graduate students in medicinal chemistry... it should be included in any practicing chemist's personal library." (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, July 29, 2004) "Thomas presents the fundamentals of medicinal chemistry in a clear, concise, and descriptive fashion." (Choice, June 2004, Vol. 41 No. 10) "... provides a concise ... Read more

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