Wiley Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers in the Post-Genomic Era

Post Genomics Drug Discovery and Research explores and discusses some of the most important topics in post-genomics life and biopharmaceutical sciences. It provides an introduction to the field, outlining examples of many techniques currently used, as well as those still under development, which are important for the research of biopharmaceutical discovery in the post-genomics era. Integrates several developing and cutting-edge technologies and methods like bioinformatics, experimental therapeutics, and molecular recognition Includes discussion on topics such as: computer-aided ligand design; peptide and protein chemistry and synthesis; synthesis of active natural products; and the use of emerging technologies like proteomics, nanotechnology, or bioengineering. Review "A valuable resource for scientists … Chapters in each section are filled with in-depth biological and chemical data and, importantly, include worked examples of drugs identified from these approaches." ( The Biochemist, October 2008) "..the book achieves the objective of the Editor in providing a useful tool and reference for scientists concerned with state-of-the-art postgenomic drug discovery…this book will be of interest to medicinal chemistry, as well as to other concerned with developing new drug products." (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, January 2008) From the Inside Flap Leading-edge research and technologies that facilitate drug discovery This definitive compilation of information on current drug discovery research reviews?some of the most important topics in post-genomic?biomedical and biopharmaceutical science, such as pharmacogenomics, structure-based drug design, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, cancer biology, neuroscience, bio-nanotechnology, and stem cell research. Including a Foreword by the late Nobel laureate Paul C. Lauterbur, and with contributions from seventy scholars and researchers from around the world, this book incorporates a general introduction to and practical examples of some of the many methods and techniques for the research of biopharmaceutical discovery in the post-genomic era. The contributors include experts in chemistry, structural biology, computation, biology, and medicine who have a common interest in translating research discoveries into new human therapies. In addition to exploring recent advances, they share their perspectives on various aspects of drug discovery research in the future. Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers in the Post-Genomic Era is a hands-on resource for practitioners and researchers in the pharmaceutical field and related industries, as well as a valuable reference for students in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, biology, biophysics, bioengineering, pharmacy, and medicine. From the Back Cover Leading-edge research and technologies that facilitate drug discovery This definitive compilation of information on current drug discovery research reviews?some of the most important topics in post-genomic?biomedical and biopharmaceutical science, such as pharmacogenomics, structure-based drug design, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, cancer biology, neuroscience, bio-nanotechnology, and stem cell research. Including a Foreword by the late Nobel laureate Paul C. Lauterbur, and with contributions from seventy scholars and researchers from around the world, this book incorporates a general introduction to and practical examples of some of the many methods and techniques for the research of biopharmaceutical discovery in the post-genomic era. The contributors include experts in chemistry, structural biology, computation, biology, and medicine who have a common interest in translating research discoveries into new human therapies. In addition to exploring recent advances, they share their perspectives on various aspects of drug discovery research in the future. Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers in the Post-Genomic Era is a hands-on