Bentham Science Publishers

Frontiers in Drug Design and Discovery is an eBook series devoted to publishing the latest and the most important advances in drug design and discovery. Eminent scientists have contributed chapters focused on all areas of rational drug design and drug discovery including medicinal chemistry, in-silico drug design, combinatorial chemistry, high-throughput screening, drug targets, and structure-activity relationships. This eBook series should prove to be of interest to all pharmaceutical scientists who are involved in research in drug design and discovery and who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

The seventh volume of this series brings together seven reviews covering chemotherapeutic agents, antimicrobials and phytochemicals.

Some topics included in this volume are:

1. Metabolic pathways and chemotherapy drugs

2. Cardiotoxicity of cancer chemotherapy

3. Nanotherapeutics for infectious diseases

4. Natural sources of angiogenesis inhibitors

…and much more.

Frontiers in Drug Design and Discovery Volume 9 is a book series devoted to publishing the latest and the most important advances in drug design and discovery. Eminent scientists have contributed chapters focused on all areas of rational drug design and drug discovery including medicinal chemistry, in-silico drug design, combinatorial chemistry, high-throughput screening, drug targets, and structure-activity relationships. This book series should prove to be of interest to all pharmaceutical scientists who are involved in research in drug design and discovery and who wish to keep abreast of rapid and important developments in the field.

The ninth volume of this series brings together reviews covering topics related to the treatment of neoplasms, systems biology, respiratory diseases among others.

Topics included in this volume are:

-Prognostic biomarkers in prostate cancer

-Chemoresistance in cancer cells

-GPCRS in systems and synthetic biology

-Mechanisms of action of ribavirin in different diseases

-Carbon nanotubes and drug targets

-The role of phosphatase I inhibitors in Minkowski spaces

-Phosphodiesterase targeting for treating respiratory diseases

Perspectives in Lung Cancer compiles basic and advanced topics on lung cancer pathology and treatment in a single volume. Chapters introduce the reader to chest and lung anatomy followed by the biology of lung cancer. Subsequent chapters delve into diagnostic methods for lung cancer while progressing into treatment options. The book culminates into an explanation of the concept of the Lung Cancer Centre, which is a representation of the editors' vision for organizing a lung cancer treatment unit.

Key features:

*Organises key topics covering both standard and avante-garde topics related to lung cancer

*All contributions are presented by experts in lung cancer treatment

*Addresses basic biology of lung cancer

*Provides information about 3D surgical planning, a relatively new concept in the field of thoracic surgery

*Addresses the standard method of resection, VATS and Mini VATS

*Covers the role of radiation and systemic anti-cancer therapies in lung cancer treatment

*Provides a glimpse of modern methods such as image guided surgery and therapy, laser therapy, and photodynamic therapy

*Covers the role of palliative care for lung cancer

*Presents information about a visionary organization of a lung cancer unit and treatment centre.

The combination of carefully organised chapters covering a wide array of topics makes this reference an essential reference for healthcare professionals interested in acquiring a broad perspective on lung cancer treatment with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry is a book series devoted to reviews on research topics relevant to medicinal chemistry and allied disciplines. Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry covers developments in rational drug design, bioorganic chemistry, high-throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry, compound diversity measurements, drug absorption, drug distribution, metabolism, new and emerging drug targets, natural products, pharmacogenomics, chemoinformatics, and structure-activity relationships. This book series is essential for any medicinal chemist who wishes to be updated on the latest and the most important advances in the field.

This is the tenth volume of the series. The extensive volume brings 11 reviews on a variety of topics including anti-cancer drug therapeutics, food chemistry, toxicology and drug development strategies.

The list of topics in this volume includes:

Isoxazole derivatives as potential pharmacophore for new drug development

Contemporary trends in drug repurposing: identifying new targets for existing drugs

Pharmaceutical potential of pyrimidines as antiviral agents

Drugs and phytochemicals targeting cancer

Harnessing the neurological properties of indian brain health booster brahmi Carcinogenicity of hexavalent chromium and its effects

Medicinal plants: a future of modern medical system

Shikonin, a naphthaquinone of commercial importance: its biosynthesis and prospect for use as drugs Fast foods: chemical composition and implications for health Implications of DNA-acting agents as anticarcinogenic potential in breast cancer therapeutics

Aloe vera - a medicinal plant as potential therapeutic agents for liver cancer

Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry is a book series devoted to the review of areas of important topical interest to medicinal chemists and others in allied disciplines. Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry covers all the areas of medicinal chemistry, including developments in rational drug design, bioorganic chemistry, high-throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry, compound diversity measurements, drug absorption, drug distribution, metabolism, new and emerging drug targets, natural products, pharmacogenomics, chemoinformatics, and structure-activity relationships.

Medicinal chemistry as a discipline is rapidly maturing. The study of how structure and function are related is absolutely essential to understanding the molecular basis of life. Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry aims to contribute in a major way to the growth of scientific knowledge and insight, and facilitate the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents to treat debilitating human disorders. This book series is essential for any medicinal chemist who wishes to be kept informed and up-to-date with the latest and the most important advances.

"Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry" is an Ebook series devoted to the review of areas of important topical interest to medicinal chemists and others in allied disciplines. "Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry" covers all the areas of medicinal chemistry, including developments in rational drug design, bioorganic chemistry, high-throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry, compound diversity measurements, drug absorption, drug distribution, metabolism, new and emerging drug targets, natural products, pharmacogenomics, chemoinformatics, and structure-activity relationships.

Medicinal chemistry as a discipline is rapidly maturing. The study of how structure and function are related is absolutely essential to understanding the molecular basis of life. "Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry" aims to contribute in a major way to the growth of scientific knowledge and insight, and facilitate the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents to treat debilitating human disorders. This Ebook series is essential for any medicinal chemist who wishes to be kept informed and up-to-date with the latest and the most important advances.

"Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry" is an Ebook series devoted to the review of areas of important topical interest to medicinal chemists and others in allied disciplines. "Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry" covers all the areas of medicinal chemistry, including developments in rational drug design, bioorganic chemistry, high-throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry, compound diversity measurements, drug absorption, drug distribution, metabolism, new and emerging drug targets, natural products, pharmacogenomics, chemoinformatics, and structure-activity relationships. Medicinal chemistry as a discipline is rapidly maturing. The study of how structure and function are related is absolutely essential to understanding the molecular basis of life. "Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry" aims to contribute in a major way to the growth of scientific knowledge and insight, and facilitate the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents to treat debilitating human disorders. This Ebook series is essential for any medicinal chemist who wishes to be kept informed and up-to-date with the latest and the most important advances.

Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry is an E-book series devoted to reviews on research topics relevant to medicinal chemistry and allied disciplines. Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry covers developments in rational drug design, bioorganic chemistry, high-throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry, compound diversity measurements, drug absorption, drug distribution, metabolism, new and emerging drug targets, natural products, pharmacogenomics, chemoinformatics, and structure-activity relationships. This E-book series is essential for any medicinal chemist who wishes to be updated on the latest and the most important advances in the field.

This volume features reviews on the following topics:

• Purinergic receptors and pain

• Cytochrome c – cardiolipin interactions in cells

• Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (CD26) functions and inhibition

• Peptides regulating angiogenesis

• Application of melanotropin ligands for the treatment of obesity and related disorders

• Targeted drugs in the field of nanomedicine

Biosensing technology is rapidly flourishing in recent years due to the advancement of bio-MEMS/NEMS. However, the booming development of biosensors has not been very well addressed to the unmet clinical needs. Advances in Biosensing Technology for Medical Diagnosis initiates a headway into the realm of cutting-edge diagnostic tools which are expected to become routine clinical practice. This book aims to broaden the readers' horizon and guide them in tailoring different biosensing techniques for specific diagnostic procedures.

Key Features:

- 12 chapters cover several aspects of biosensing technologies including working principles and clinical validations

- highlights the state-of-the-art biosensing technology developed in all fields

- provides information about specific applications of novel biosensors used in clinical diagnosis,

- provides step-by-step guidance of microfabrication for biosensors

- focuses on bridging the gap between the scientific and the clinical communities

- provides information about the diagnostic applications of biosensors for different diseases (including infectious diseases and neurodegenerative diseases).

- covers Information about unconventional nano/microfluidic biosensor systems

- features contributions from renowned experts in the field of biomedical engineering

Advances in Biosensing Technology for Medical Diagnosis serves as a reference for healthcare providers and biomedical engineers who are interesting in biosensing techniques in medicine. The information provided in this reference will also benefit healthcare policymakers who are interested in new technologies that can impact the delivery of diagnostic services in healthcare systems.