An integrated overview of modern approaches to lead discoveryLead generation is
increasingly seen as a distinct and success-determining phase of the drug
discovery process. Over recent years, there have been major advances in the
understanding of what constitutes a good lead compound and how to improve the
chances of finding such a compound. Written by leading scientists and
established opinion leaders from industry and academia, this book provides an
authoritative overview of the field, as well as the theory, practice, and scope,
of the principal "Lead Generation Approaches in Drug Discovery," including:
The evolution of the lead discovery process, key concepts, current challenges,
and future directions
Strategies and