Advanced Computer–Assisted Techniques in Drug Discovery: v. 3 (Methods and Principles in Medicinal Chemistry) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3527292489 ISBN 13: 9783527292486

Publisher: Wiley VCH, 1994

Synopsis

Drug discovery is extremely expensive and time consuming. This handbook outlines computational methods of drug discovery and design, showing how they are applied and the pitfalls to avoid. Practical examples are used to illustrate the scope and limitations of each method with an emphasis on making the industrial process more efficient in terms of cost and time.

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From the Back Cover

Edited by R. Mannhold, P. Krogsgaard-Larsen, H. Timmerman Advanced Computer-Assisted Techniques in Drug Discovery Edited by Han van de Waterbeemd Volume 3 The use of powerful computers has revolutionized molecular design and drug discovery. Thoroughly researched and well-structured, this comprehensive handbook covers highly effective and efficient techniques in 3D-QSAR and advanced statistical analysis. The emphasis is on showing users how to apply these methods and avoid costly and time-consuming methodical errors. Topics covered include

• combination of statistical methods and molecular modeling tools
• rational use of databases
• advanced statistical techniques
• neural networks and expert systems in molecular design.

This book addresses the practitioner in industry and research, as well as the novice wishing to become acquainted with modern tools in medicinal chemistry. Also available: Chemometric Methods in Molecular Design, edited by H. van de Waterbeemd.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley VCH
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3527292489
• ISBN 13: 9783527292486
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 363
• Editor: Waterbeemd Han Van De