Description
Book SynopsisThe book focuses on drug discovery for psychiatric and neurological diseases, which is in a phase of explosive growth. Chapters are divided into two major sections. The first section presents fundamentals of drug discovery, highlighting the modern techniques and approaches of drug discovery in biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
Trade Review"It is a book I enjoyed reading; it is both expression and science." (
Journal of Natural Products, October 2005)
"…an outstanding overview of the current state of drug discovery…" (Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, No. 10, 2005)
"…handy for old-timers who need a quick refresher on current therapy for neurological disorders." (Current Separations, August 2005)
"…highly readable and informative. The entire book is carefully organized and very well written. It provides an excellent resource…" (American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, Volume 69, Issue 4, 2005)
"…recommended for all practitioners and advanced students who have an interest in this field." (E-STREAMS, August 2005)
"...unique in providing an overview and synthesis of the current state of research on diseases of the nervous system, relevant pharmacological principles, and…the drug discovery process." (Doody's Book Review Service)
"The text gives an overview of the state of current research, but also gives an outlook on possible future drug targets." (Drug Discovery & Development, February 2005)
“...a marvelous text that offers the medical community a new perspective on both treatment and research.…” (Electric Review, November 2004)
Table of ContentsPreface.
1. Introduction.
2. Drug Receptors and the Fundamentals of Pharmacology.
3. Drug Discovery.
4. Drug Target Selection for Nervous System Diseases.
5. From Drug Target to Drug, Neuroscience Specific Problems.
6. Schizophrenia.
7. Depression.
8. Anxiety Disorders.
9. Alzheimer’s Disease.
10. Parkinson’s Disease.
11. Ischemic Stroke, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury.
12. Other Neurodegenerative Diseases.
13. Sleep Disorders.
14. Epilepsy.
15. Pain.
Index.
