Green Approaches in Medicinal Chemistry for Sustainable Drug Design: Methods

Green Approaches in Medicinal Chemistry for Sustainable Drug Design: Methods, Second Edition explores how medicinal chemistry can contribute to sustainable drug design, providing practical techniques and insights to improve efficiency, mitigate failure, and increase environmental benignity. It encourages the growth of green medicinal chemistry and supports medicinal chemists, drug discovery researchers, pharmacologists, and more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 656 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2024
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Green Approaches in Medicinal Chemistry for Sustainable Drug Design: Methods, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide that explores how medicinal chemistry can contribute to addressing the pressing issue of drug discovery sustainability. The book begins by providing essential context on the growth of green chemistry in relation to drug discovery, highlighting its importance in reducing environmental impact and improving the overall efficiency of the drug development process. It then delves into practical techniques and useful insights, demonstrating how medicinal chemistry techniques can be employed to enhance efficiency, mitigate failure, and increase the environmental benignity of the entire drug discovery process. Drawing on the expertise of a global team of experts, the book encourages the growth of green medicinal chemistry and provides valuable support to medicinal chemists, drug discovery researchers, pharmacologists, and other stakeholders in the field. One of the key aspects of the book is its focus on synthesis methods that follow green chemistry principles. These methods aim to save energy, use lesser toxic reagents/solvents/catalysts, and utilize environmentally benign sources, including plants and agricultural materials. By adopting these principles, medicinal chemistry can play a significant role in reducing the environmental footprint of drug development and promoting sustainability. The book also covers various aspects of drug discovery, including target identification, lead optimization, and drug formulation. It provides detailed explanations of these processes, along with examples and case studies to illustrate their practical applications. Additionally, the book discusses the role of medicinal chemistry in drug safety and regulatory compliance, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs throughout their development and commercialization. Overall, Green Approaches in Medicinal Chemistry for Sustainable Drug Design: Methods, Second Edition is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and industry professionals interested in advancing the field of medicinal chemistry and promoting sustainable drug development. Its comprehensive coverage of practical techniques, useful insights, and global perspectives makes it an essential reference for anyone involved in the field.
Green Approaches in Medicinal Chemistry for Sustainable Drug Design: Methods, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide that explores how medicinal chemistry can contribute to addressing the pressing issue of drug discovery sustainability. The book begins by providing essential context on the growth of green chemistry in relation to drug discovery, highlighting its importance in reducing environmental impact and improving the overall efficiency of the drug development process. It then delves into practical techniques and useful insights, demonstrating how medicinal chemistry techniques can be employed to enhance efficiency, mitigate failure, and increase the environmental benignity of the entire drug discovery process. Drawing on the expertise of a global team of experts, the book encourages the growth of green medicinal chemistry and provides valuable support to medicinal chemists, drug discovery researchers, pharmacologists, and other stakeholders in the field.

One of the key aspects of the book is its focus on synthesis methods that follow green chemistry principles. These methods aim to save energy, use lesser toxic reagents/solvents/catalysts, and utilize environmentally benign sources, including plants and agricultural materials. By adopting these principles, medicinal chemistry can play a significant role in reducing the environmental footprint of drug development and promoting sustainability. The book also covers various aspects of drug discovery, including target identification, lead optimization, and drug formulation. It provides detailed explanations of these processes, along with examples and case studies to illustrate their practical applications. Additionally, the book discusses the role of medicinal chemistry in drug safety and regulatory compliance, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs throughout their development and commercialization.

Overall, Green Approaches in Medicinal Chemistry for Sustainable Drug Design: Methods, Second Edition is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and industry professionals interested in advancing the field of medicinal chemistry and promoting sustainable drug development. Its comprehensive coverage of practical techniques, useful insights, and global perspectives makes it an essential reference for anyone involved in the field.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 276 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443161643
Edition number: 2 ed