Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry by Gareth Thomas

Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry by Gareth Thomas

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 is included through biological topics, examples and the Appendices. 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.

".. 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 introduction to the chemistry of therapeutically active compounds, written in a readable and accessible style..." (www.organische-chemie.ch, 19/01/2004)

"... well laid out, with an attractive typeface." (Chemistry and Industry, 6^th September 2004)

Gareth Thomas is a lecturer at the University of Portsmouth.

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ISBN 13	9780470843079
ISBN 10	0470843071
Title	Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry
Author	Gareth Thomas
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2003-10-03
Number of pages	304
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