Molecular Evolutionary Models in Drug Discovery: A New Frontier

Author: Juan Bueno

Book Overview: Molecular Evolutionary Models in Drug Discovery delves into the application of evolutionary molecular models in drug discovery, focusing on the pivotal role of secondary metabolites. It emphasizes how these metabolites are not produced in isolation but rather as a result of the intricate interaction between genes, metabolism, and the environment.

Key Focus: The book sheds light on the potential of secondary metabolites as leads in drug discovery and presents a rational bioprospecting model for new medicines. This model is rooted in the evolution of secondary metabolism, which is an integral part of biological systems and the most reliable expression of the functioning of living beings.

Integration of Evolutionary Models: The text explores the integration and application of evolutionary models in the pharmaceutical industry, aiming to create new drug development platforms. This approach could potentially revolutionize the drug discovery process by leveraging the power of evolutionary biology.

Biotechnological Prospecting: Molecular Evolutionary Models in Drug Discovery also delves into the biotechnological prospecting of secondary metabolites. It discusses their potential use in the discovery of new drugs and how this could lead to significant advancements in the field of medicine.

Ecosystem and Molecular Adaptation: The book evaluates the ecosystem of living beings and how their molecular adaptation might improve the success of therapies. By understanding these adaptations, researchers and scientists can develop more targeted and effective treatments.

Publication Details: Molecular Evolutionary Models in Drug Discovery was published by Elsevier Science on January 22, 2020. The book is available in English and features ISBNs 9780128176139 and 9780128189290.