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Drug Discovery with Privileged Building Blocks: Tactics in Medicinal Chemistry

Drug Discovery with Privileged Building Blocks: Tactics in Medicinal Chemistry

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Drug Discovery with Privileged Building Blocks is a book that discusses the importance of high-quality building blocks in drug discovery and highlights PharmaBlock's strategy of designing privileged building blocks. It covers privileged building blocks appearing most frequently on patents for novel drugs, explains the latest relevant tactics in drug design and medicinal chemistry, and provides synthesis, especially large-scale synthesis. The book is a valuable resource for novice medicinal chemists and veteran medicinal chemists alike.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 306 pages
Publication date: 22 October 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Drug Discovery with Privileged Building Blocks is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and principles guiding PharmaBlock's approach to creating privileged building blocks. These high-quality building blocks hold immense significance not only in the biological activities of diverse molecules but also in their ADMET properties, which ultimately influence the success rate of drug discovery projects. A thorough examination of how building blocks function within drug molecules and a regular analysis of new building block structures in the latest research have proven to be fruitful strategies in generating novel building blocks.

Through this approach, PharmaBlock has supplied the drug industry with a vast array of building blocks, which are increasingly being embraced by drug hunters. These building blocks are meticulously identified and documented in this book.

One of the key features of this book is its focus on privileged building blocks that are commonly found in patents for novel drugs. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the latest relevant tactics in drug design and medicinal chemistry, contextualizing them within the realm of privileged building block synthesis. The book also delves into key synthesis techniques, particularly large-scale synthesis, offering detailed descriptions and methodologies. Furthermore, the book incorporates the most recent literature references, ensuring that readers have access to the most up-to-date and relevant scientific information.

Designed with a user-friendly format, each chapter in this book can be read and studied independently. This makes it an ideal resource for novice medicinal chemists who are embarking on their journey in drug discovery. Additionally, veteran medicinal chemists will find this book invaluable as a valuable reference tool, providing them with a wealth of knowledge and insights into the field.

In conclusion, Drug Discovery with Privileged Building Blocks is a comprehensive and essential guide for anyone interested in the field of drug discovery. It offers a deep understanding of privileged building blocks, their significance in biological activities, ADMET properties, and novel synthesis techniques. By presenting the latest literature references and providing a user-friendly format, this book serves as a valuable resource for novice and experienced medicinal chemists alike. Whether you are a student, researcher, or industry professional, this book will undoubtedly enhance your knowledge and expertise in drug discovery.

Weight: 598g
Dimension: 176 x 267 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032041681

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