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An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
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An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry Paperback - 2017 - 6th Edition

by Patrick, Graham

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Oxford University Press, 2017. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1850grams, ISBN:9780198749691
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From the publisher

For many people, taking some form of medication is part of everyday life, whether for mild or severe illness, acute or chronic disease, to target infection or to relieve pain. However for most it remains a mystery as to what happens once the drug has been taken into the body: how do the drugs actually work? Furthermore, by what processes are new drugs discovered and brought to market?

An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry, sixth edition, provides an accessible and comprehensive account of this fascinating multidisciplinary field. Assuming little prior knowledge, the text is ideal for those studying the subject for the first time. Part one of the book introduces the principles of drug action via targets such as receptors and enzymes. The book goes on to explore how drugs work at the molecular level (pharmacodynamics), and the processes involved in ensuring a drug meets its target (pharmacokinetics). Further sections cover the processes by which drugs are discovered and designed, and what has to happen before a drug can be made available to the public. The book concludes with a selection of current topics in medicinal chemistry, and a discussion of various key drug groups. The subject is brought to life throughout by engaging case studies highlighting particular drugs and the stories behind their discovery and development.

The Online Resource Centre features:

For students:
DT Multiple Choice Questions to support self-directed learning
DT Web articles describing recent developments in the field and further information on topics covered in the book
DT Journal Club to encourage students to critically analyse the research literature
DT Molecular Modelling Exercises, with new exercises in Chem3D
DT New assignments to help students develop data analysis and problem solving skills

For registered adopters of the book:

DT A test bank of additional multiple-choice questions, with links to relevant sections in the book
DT Answers to end-of-chapter questions.
DT Figures from the book, ready to download.
DT Power Point slides to accompany every chapter in the book.

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About the author

Graham Patrick is Lecturer in Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry at the University of the West of Scotland.

Dr. Graham Patrick gained his BSc Honours at Glasgow University, winning the McKay-Smith Prize for Chemistry. He completed his PhD with Professor Kirby and Professor Robins studying the biosynthesis of gliotoxin and related fungal metabolites. Following this, he worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a research chemist and radiochemist on a variety of projects that included topic areas such as opioids, antibacterial agents and antidepressants.

His academic career has included positions at Leeds and Strathclyde Universities as well as the Australian National University. He joined the University of Paisley (now the University of the West of Scotland) in 1990, teaching medicinal chemistry and drug design.