TY - BOOK AU - Dunlap,Norma AU - Huryn,Donna M. TI - Medicinal chemistry SN - 9781032737164 AV - RS403 .D86 2026 PY - 2026/// CY - Boca Raton, FL PB - CRC Press KW - Pharmaceutical chemistry KW - Textbooks KW - Drug development N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Drug discovery and development. Historical perspective and overview of drug discovery -- Drug discovery : hit and lead identification -- Lead optimization : drug-target interactions and the pharmacophore N2 - "This book provides a concise introduction to the medicinal chemistry of therapeutically active compounds. Written in an accessible style, it offers a brief overview of the drug development process, from discovery to approved drug. Emphasizing medicinal chemistry strategies, the content is organized by target as well as therapeutic area drug classes. It covers existing drugs, and the discovery process that led to their development. Aimed at students and professionals interested in drug discovery, requires little prior knowledge, making it ideal for classroom and training seminar use. Written by experts in the field, this outstanding new edition explains medicinal chemistry on chemical mechanism terms, allowing for a more interesting and user friendly text"-- Provided by publisher ER -