This book offers an integrated review of the most recent trends in natural
products drug discovery and key lead candidates that are outstanding for their
chemistry and biology as a starting point in novel drug development. The authors
focus on different trends that are and will continue to be impacting multiples
stages of modern drug discovery from NPs that have not been included in other
works. This is complemented with a series of case studies from leading experts
from industry and academia on key molecules and derivatives that have been
chosen for their novelty in chemistry, biology and clinical applications. The
book intends to reflect the current