An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

Many of us think nothing of taking a painkiller to ease a headache, or to relieve the symptoms of 'flu. But how do drugs have their effect in the human body? How are new drugs discovered and designed to be as effective as possible? This third edition of An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry offers an engaging insight into the one field of chemistry that arguably has the greatest impact on our quality of life than any other.

A hallmark of this text is the author's writing style, which continues to be central to the book's success. The clear, conversational narrative truly engages the reader, holding their attention right from the opening of a chapter, and maintaining interest and understanding as a chapter leads into more complex material. The text is interspersed with numerous real-life examples, demonstrating how key principles are applied to the practice of medicinal chemistry, while simple yet striking diagrams help to clarify topics, further contributing to the acclaimed accessibility of the text.

With a striking new two-colour text design and greatly enriched learning features, An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry conveys the fascination of working in this truly interdisciplinary field. It is a must-have text book for any student of medicinal chemistry.