Polypharmacology in Drug Discovery

An essential outline of the main facets of polypharmacology in drug discovery researchExtending drug discovery opportunities beyond the "one drug, one target" philosophy, a polypharmacological approach to the treatment of complex diseases is emerging as a hot topic in both industry and academic rese [...]
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An essential outline of the main facets of polypharmacology in drug discovery researchExtending drug discovery opportunities beyond the "one drug, one target" philosophy, a polypharmacological approach to the treatment of complex diseases is emerging as a hot topic in both industry and academic research. Polypharmacology in Drug Discovery presents an overview of the various facets of polypharmacology and how it can be applied as an innovative concept for developing medicines for treating bacterial infections, epilepsy, cancer, psychiatric disorders, and more. Filled with a collection of instructive case studies that reinforce the material and illuminate the subject, this practical guide: Covers the two-sided nature of polypharmacology--its contribution to adverse drug reactions and its benefit in certain therapeutic drug classesAddresses the important topic of polypharmacology in drug discovery, a subject that has not been thoroughly covered outside of scattered journal articlesOverviews state-of-the-art approaches and developments to help readers understand concepts and issues related to polypharmacologyFosters interdisciplinary drug discovery research by embracing computational, synthetic, in vitro and in vivo pharmacological and clinical aspects of polypharmacologyA clear road map for helping readers successfully navigate around the problems involved with promiscuous ligands and targets, Polypharmacology in Drug Discovery provides real examples, in-depth explanations and discussions, and detailed reviews and opinions to spark inspiration for new drug discoveryprojects.