Humana Chemoinformatics: Concepts, Methods, and Tools Book

Explore the essential principles of drug discovery with Chemoinformatics: Concepts, Methods, and Tools for Drug Discovery. Part of the Methods in Molecular Biology series (Volume 275), this text provides a deep look into the discipline of chemoinformatics. It focuses on the integration of information resources required to optimize ligand properties for drug development. This book addresses the core aspects of the field, including decision support through computational means. By studying the distinction between chemoinformatics and chemical informatics, readers gain a clear understanding of how information resources are utilized in modern science. This volume serves as a foundational resource for those studying the optimization of ligands to become effective drugs, making it a valuable addition to any professional or academic library in the medical and pharmaceutical fields.