{"product_id":"9780470942352","title":"Drug Discovery Practices, Processes, and Perspectives","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDrug Discovery\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePractices, Processes, and Perspectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJie Jack Li | E. J. Corey\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Pharmacology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSets forth the history, state of the science, and future directions of drug discovery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdited by Jie Jack Li and Nobel laureate E. J. Corey, two leading pioneers in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry, this book synthesizes great moments in history, the current state of the science, and future directions of drug discovery into one expertly written and organized work. Exploring all major therapeutic areas, the book introduces readers to all facets and phases of drug discovery, including target selection, biological testing, drug metabolism, and computer-assisted drug design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrug Discovery\u003c\/i\u003e features chapters written by an international team of pharmaceutical and medicinal chemists. Contributions are based on a thorough review of the current literature as well as the authors' firsthand laboratory experience in drug discovery. The book begins with the history of drug discovery, describing groundbreaking moments in the field. Next, it covers such topics as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTarget identification and validation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrug metabolism and pharmacokinetics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCentral nervous system drugs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn vitro and in vivo assays\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCardiovascular drugs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCancer drugs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter features a case study, helping readers understand how science is put into practice throughout all phases of drug discovery. References at the end of each chapter serve as a gateway to groundbreaking original research studies and reviews in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrug Discovery\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for newcomers to medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, providing a comprehensive overview of the field. Veterans in the field will also benefit from the perspectives of leading international experts in all aspects of drug discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJIE JACK LI, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a chemist at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. He has authored or edited several books published by Wiley, including \u003ci\u003eName Reactions in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Name Reactions for Functional Group Transformations, Name Reactions for Homologations (Part I\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePart II), Name Reactions for Carbocyclic Ring Formations, Contemporary Drug Synthesis, The Art of Drug Synthesis,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eModern Drug Synthesis.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eE. J. COREY, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e has been a Professor at Harvard University since 1959. The 1990 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Dr. Corey has also been the recipient of more than seventy international awards and honorary degrees, including the U.S. National Medal of Science, the Japan Prize in Science, and the Priestley Medal. Author of more than 1,500 publications, he is one of the most cited authors in science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01 April 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470942352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e570\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310426747020,"sku":"9780470942352","price":132.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470942352_fe69b508-4b60-49b5-bad1-28a5cb8b2472.jpg?v=1780157215","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470942352","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}