Peptides as drugs : discovery and development /

By covering the full spectrum of topics relevant to peptidic drugs, this timely handbook serves as an introductory reference for both drug developers and biomedical researchers interested in pharmaceutically active peptides, presenting both the advantages and challenges associated with this molecula...

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Other Authors: Groner, B. (Bernd)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, ©2009.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:By covering the full spectrum of topics relevant to peptidic drugs, this timely handbook serves as an introductory reference for both drug developers and biomedical researchers interested in pharmaceutically active peptides, presenting both the advantages and challenges associated with this molecular class. The first part discusses current approaches to developing pharmaceutically active peptides, including case studies of the use of peptidic drugs in cancer and AIDS therapy. The second part surveys strategies for the development and targeting of peptidic drugs. With its integration of biochem.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 226 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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