Prodrug Design: Perspectives, Approaches and Applications in Medicinal Chemistry

Prodrug Design: Perspectives, Approaches and Applications in Medicinal Chemistry provides a focused overview of this critical area of drug discovery, as that continuous process strives not only to discover new drug compounds but also to modify the existing ones. This valuable primer supports this mission of drug development and its goal of reducing undesired effects and improving therapeutic effectiveness of drug compounds. Providing a unique compilation of data, insightful case studies, and review of existing literature in the area, the book will promote innovation in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry research, exploring the limitations of existing drugs and their improvement. Prodrug Design reviews marketed compounds, the safety of promoieties, and a detailed classification of prodrugs organized by therapeutic area for easy reference.

1. Introduction: the drug discovery process, history and need of prodrug
2. Definition of Prodrug
3. Types of Prodrugs
4. Approaches for Prodrugs
5. Applications of Prodrug Design
6. Role and Current Status of Prodrug Design in drug discovery
7. Available Prodrugs by Therapeutic Area