Medication is widely used to support the human body to fight against infection and pain. In an
era of pharmaceutical and medicinal challenges we have all become more familiar with drug
production and distribution. However do we really know what happens before those drugs are
distributed? What's the process behind drug discovery? How do our bodies interact with those
chemicals? An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry 7th edition offers a complete and
accessible approach to this multidisciplinary field. Its student-friendly writing style makes
this text an ideal tool for those coming to the subject for first time but also for students
looking to deepen their understanding. The book guides students through understanding the
principles of drug action targets in Part A to how drugs interact at a molecular level with
our organs to offer therapeutic value in Part B and exploring drug design and discovery as
well as regulatory procedures in Part C. Offering a practical approach Part D provides a
deeper look at specific tools and techniques of medicinal chemistry concluding with emerging
topics including antibodies and anticancer agents in Part E. From principles to practice
accompanied by examples and case studies emerging from current biomedical research the book
will equip students with a robust understanding of medicinal chemistry to prepare them for
future success.
