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Advanced Computer-Assisted Techniques in Drug Discovery

by Han van de Waterbeemd
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Overview

The use of powerful computers has revolutionized molecular design and drug discovery. Thoroughly researched and well-structured, this comprehensive handbook covers highly effective and efficient techniques in 3D-QSAR and advanced statistical analysis. The emphasis is on showing users how to apply these methods and avoid costly and time-consuming methodical errors.

Topics covered include

* combination of statistical methods and molecular modeling tools

* rational use of databases

* advanced statistical techniques

* neural networks and expert systems in molecular design

This book addresses the practitioner in industry and research, as well as the novice wishing to become acquainted with modern tools in medicinal chemistry.

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For chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrichemical industries, explains the methods and potential and pitfalls of emerging techniques to aid in the discovery of new drugs. Covers three- dimensional QSAR, problems encountered in using clustered databases to understand molecular similarity and compound selection, advanced statistical techniques, and data analysis with neural networks. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
December 9, 1994
Publisher
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Pages
343
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9783527292486

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