Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery: A Comprehensive Guide

By Atta-ur-Rahman (Author) and M. Iqbal Choudhary (Editor), this book series is dedicated to publishing the latest and most significant advances in anti-cancer drug design and discovery. Renowned scientists contribute to this series, covering all aspects of rational drug design and drug discovery, including medicinal chemistry, in-silico drug design, combinatorial chemistry, high-throughput screening, drug targets, recent important patents, and structure-activity relationships.

This series is essential reading for all pharmaceutical scientists involved in anti-cancer drug design and discovery research. Each volume focuses on major advances in anti-cancer drug design and discovery, keeping readers updated on the rapid and important developments in the field.

The eighth volume of the series includes chapters on the following topics:

1. T cells in gastrointestinal cancers – An in-depth look at the role of T cells in the context of gastrointestinal cancers, exploring their potential as therapeutic targets.
2. The pharmacology of adjudin – A comprehensive overview of adjudin, a male contraceptive with anti-cancer properties, discussing its mechanism of action and potential applications.
3. Manipulating the tumor microenvironment – This chapter delves into the complex interactions within the tumor microenvironment and how these can be manipulated for therapeutic gain.
4. Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma – A detailed analysis of current and emerging treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in this field.
5. Gold-based compounds as potential anti-cancer drug candidates – An exploration of gold-based compounds and their potential as anti-cancer agents, including their synthesis, characterization, and biological activity.
6. Oral nanostructure drug delivery for anti-cancer treatment – This chapter discusses the development of oral nanostructure drug delivery systems for anti-cancer treatment, focusing on the benefits and challenges of this approach.

Product Details: Paperback: 178 pages, Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers (July 12, 2017), Language: English, ISBN-10: 1681083906, ISBN-13: 978-1681083902, Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.4 x 10 inches.