Modern Drug Synthesis

The all–inclusive book on the cutting–edge science driving themedicinal chemistry of the latest drugs

The successor to the editors′ two highly acclaimed works on drugsynthesis, Contemporary Drug Synthesis and The Art of DrugSynthesis, this book provides refocused and extensive newcoverage detailing how chemistry, biology, and pharmacokineticsintegrate to spearhead successful medical findings. Modern DrugSynthesis carries on the mission of delivering the mostup–to–date developments unfolding in this rapidly evolving field byplacing a stronger emphasis on medicinal chemistry andpharmacology, in addition to drug synthesis. Other highlightsinclude:

Chapters are logically divided into categories such asbackground of disease area, pharmacology, SAR (structure–activityrelationships), pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism, efficacy andsafety, and synthesis

Expert analysis of the pros and cons of different syntheticroutes

A step–by–step breakdown of today′s drug discovery process forprofessionals and students

Supporting case studies in each chapter

Modern Drug Synthesis shows that whether drug synthesisis in early development or the process stage, the ability to designelegant and economical synthetic routes is often a major factormaking a drug a commercial winner. Easy to follow and stacked withvaluable information on the present and future direction ofmedicinal chemistry, Modern Drug Synthesis is the one guidethat paints a clear and complete picture of this complex subject.