Encyclopedia of Drug Discovery and Development: Volume IV (Novel Technologies and Drug Development) - Hardcover

by Ned Burnett (Editor)

Significant information regarding drug development has been provided in this insightful book. It describes a case study based analysis of several distinct aspects of drug development, ranging from target recognition and characterization to chemical enhancement for efficiency and security, as well as bioproduction of natural products utilizing for example lichen. Special aspects of the formal drug development process are also described. Since drug development is an extremely complicated integrative process, case studies are a distinguished device to acquire insight in this field. The whole book represents a compilation of distinct facets providing insight in the complexity of drug development covering two sections namely, 'Novel Targets and Technologies Leading to Improved Treatment Options' and 'Drug Development Strategies'.