9781585282661-1585282669-Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry

Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry

ISBN-13: 9781585282661
ISBN-10: 1585282669
Edition: 1
Author: Dr. Marc Harrold Ph.D, Dr. Robin Zavod Ph.D
Publication date: 2013
Publisher: ASHP
Format: Paperback 460 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781585282661
ISBN-10: 1585282669
Edition: 1
Author: Dr. Marc Harrold Ph.D, Dr. Robin Zavod Ph.D
Publication date: 2013
Publisher: ASHP
Format: Paperback 460 pages

Summary

Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry (ISBN-13: 9781585282661 and ISBN-10: 1585282669), written by authors Dr. Marc Harrold Ph.D, Dr. Robin Zavod Ph.D, was published by ASHP in 2013. With an overall rating of 4.0 stars, it's a notable title among other Pharmacy (Pharmacology) books. You can easily purchase or rent Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Pharmacy books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.63.

Description

Medicinal chemistry is a complex topic. Written in an easy to follow and conversational style, Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry focuses on the fundamental concepts that govern the discipline of medicinal chemistry as well as how and why these concepts are essential to therapeutic decisions. The book emphasizes functional group analysis and the basics of drug structure evaluation.

In a systematic fashion, learn how to identify and evaluate the functional groups that comprise the structure of a drug molecule and their influences on solubility, absorption, acid/base character, binding interactions, and stereochemical orientation. Relevant Phase I and Phase II metabolic transformations are also discussed for each functional group.

Key features include:
• Discussions on the roles and characteristics of organic functional groups, including the identification of acidic and basic functional groups.
• How to solve problems involving pH, pKa, and ionization; salts and solubility; drug binding interactions; stereochemistry; and drug metabolism.
• Numerous examples and expanded discussions for complex concepts.
• Therapeutic examples that link the importance of medicinal chemistry to pharmacy and healthcare practice.
• An overview of structure activity relationships (SARs) and concepts that govern drug design.
• Review questions and practice problems at the end of each chapter that allow readers to test their understanding, with the answers provided in an appendix.

Whether you are just starting your education toward a career in a healthcare field or need to brush up on your organic chemistry concepts, this book is here to help you navigate medicinal chemistry.

About the Authors

Marc W. Harrold, BS, Pharm, PhD, is Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Mylan School of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. Professor Harrold is the 2011 winner of the Omicron Delta Kappa "Teacher of the Year" award at Duquesne University. He is also the two-time winner of the "TOPS" (Teacher of the Pharmacy School) award at the Mylan School of Pharmacy.

Robin M. Zavod, PhD, is Associate Professor for Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Chicago College of Pharmacy, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, where she was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Faculty of the Year award. Professor Zavod also serves on the adjunct faculty for Elmhurst College and the Illinois Institute of Technology. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning.

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