Unlock the therapeutic potential of N-, O-, and S-based heterocycles with this comprehensive guide to the synthesis, characterization, and biological interactions of the compounds currently redefining modern drug design.

Heterocyclic compounds have proven their potential as active pharmaceutical ingredients due to the presence of N, O, and S in their chemical makeup, making them ideal hydrogen bond acceptors. Recently, a large number of heterocyclic compounds have been documented as drugs after clearing all phases of preclinical and clinical trials and are commercially available worldwide. This book provides a comprehensive look at the active profile of heterocyclic compounds and their potential applications as antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer agents, as well as applications in pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacy, cheminformatics, bioinformatics, and related fields. It covers synthesis and characterization, biological interaction mechanisms, proteomics and genotypic activity, and their role in treating diseases including cancer and AIDS. It also addresses challenges such as bioavailability and toxicity, making it a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in drug design using heterocycles.

Divya Bajpai Tripathy, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry in?the School of Basic and Applied Sciences at Galgotias University with more than 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. She has published more than 130 peer-reviewed research papers, authored and edited 11 books, and contributed more than 35 book chapters. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of chemistry in healthcare, environmental remediation, advanced materials, and biomedical technologies.

Priyanka Chhabra, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Amity Institute of Biotechnology at Amity University, with a background spanning teaching, research, and industry in biotechnology and allied fields.

Anjali Gupta, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Galgotias University. She has authored influential research and review articles and served as a principal investigator on multiple projects. Her research focuses on biomaterials, MOF-based materials, anti-corrosive coatings, water remediation, and bioactive compounds.