9781639273416
Horace Fuller
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Oncology
247
$ 164.99
Any drug that effectively treats any kind of cancer is called an anticancer drug. They are majorly classified into alkylating agents, antimetabolites, natural products and hormones. Several other drugs which do not fall under these groups but demonstrate anticancer activity are also used in the treatment of cancer. Preclinical research, clinical research and post-clinical research are the three main steps in discovering and developing a new drug. In pre-clinical research, the drug is discovered and the first test is conducted. The drug is then tested on people during clinical research. Post-clinical research involves the studies that take place after the drug is approved by the concerned authority. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to cancer drug discovery. It outlines the processes and applications of this field in detail. For all readers who are interested in cancer drug discovery and development, the case studies included in this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.