{"product_id":"9781119616603","title":"Neglected Tropical Diseases and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNeglected Tropical Diseases and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChukwuebuka Egbuna | Muhammad Akram | Jonathan Chinenye Ifemeje\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Life Sciences \/ Biochemistry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES AND PHYTOCHEMICALS IN DRUG DISCOVERY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore novel drug discovery updates from medicinal plants to help fight the devastating effects of neglected tropical diseases\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeglected Tropical Diseases and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a comprehensive exploration of the drug discovery process as it pertains to neglected tropical diseases. The book covers recent advancements in drug discovery, as well as druggable targets and new challenges facing the industry. It offers readers expansive discussions of specific diseases, including protozoan, helminth, bacterial, viral, fungal, and ectoparasitic infections. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides readers with insightful perspectives from leading industry voices on fifty years of trends and progress in the search for new, safe, and affordable therapeutic drugs in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. It includes information beneficial to researchers in a variety of fields of biology, chemistry, medicine, and pharmaceuticals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinguished authors cover topics including the effects of phytochemicals on the causative agent of leprosy and the potential applicability of phytochemicals in the management of Dengue fever. Readers will also enjoy the inclusion of: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThorough introductions to neglected tropical diseases, phytochemicals, protein targets, and mechanisms in drug discovery, as well as the epidemiology of neglected tropical diseases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn exploration of novel bioactive lead compounds for drug discovery against neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis, lymphatic filariasis, trypanosomiasis, and schistosomiasis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussions of protozoan infections, including herbal, nutritional, and traditional remedies for giardiasis and the anti-leishmanial potentials of phytochemicals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExaminations of helminth infections, including the prospects of phytochemicals in the treatment of helminthiasis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for medicinal chemists, drug developers, and research and development scientists, \u003ci\u003eNeglected Tropical Diseases and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of toxicologists and researchers in biology, chemistry, medicinal chemistry, ethnobotany, and bioinformatics seeking a one-stop resource for drug discovery for neglected tropical diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChukwuebuka Egbuna\u003c\/b\u003e is a Research Biochemist in the Department of Biochemistry at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Nigeria. He is a reviewer and editorial board member of several journals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Muhammad Akram, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor in the Department of Eastern Medicine at the Government College University in Faisalabad, Pakistan. He has published numerous scholarly articles and is an editor and reviewer for several national and international journals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Chinenye Ifemeje, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Nigeria. He is Managing Editor of the Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 November 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119616603\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e624\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314264830092,"sku":"9781119616603","price":215.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119616603_0c8cefaf-bd27-4b07-bd14-c7ec1cafb1ec.jpg?v=1780106517","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119616603","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}