Medicinal Chemistry of Anticancer Drugs, 3rd Edition
Medicinal Chemistry of Anticancer Drugs is a 3rd-edition reference focused on anticancer agents from the perspectives of medicinal chemistry and drug design. It organizes coverage around molecular targets and mechanisms, relating chemical structure to drug reactivity and action.
At a glance
- Organizes material by molecular targets and mechanisms of action.
- Examines links between chemical structure, chemical and biochemical reactivity, and antitumor drug action.
- Updated topics include cancer immunotherapy, polypharmacology, multitargeted therapy, cancer diagnosis, theranostic agents, and pre-mRNA processing in cancer.
- The listing describes color figures and extensive references to review articles and primary literature.
Reference price: $250.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- A mechanism- and structure-focused approach offers a different emphasis from books centered on clinical chemotherapy.
- The updated topic coverage spans drug design, diagnosis-related medicinal chemistry, and emerging cancer research areas.
- The long reference section may help readers follow topics into review and primary literature.
Cons
- At 1,060 pages and 6.61 pounds, it is a substantial reference rather than a compact carry-around text.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Elsevier Science |
|---|---|
| Edition | 3rd |
| Publication date | May 23, 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 1060 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 012818549X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0128185490 |
| Weight listed | 6.61 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 1.75 x 9.25 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, biological chemistry, pharmacy, and related health sciences.
- Researchers and practitioners seeking a broad medicinal-chemistry perspective on anticancer agents.
Less suited to
- Readers primarily seeking a concise, clinically oriented guide to cancer chemotherapy.
Frequently asked questions
What perspective does this book take on anticancer drugs?
The listing describes a medicinal-chemistry and drug-design approach, emphasizing molecular mechanisms and relationships between chemical structure, reactivity, and drug action.
Which newer topics are covered in the third edition?
The stated updates include cancer immunotherapy, cancer polypharmacology, multitargeted cancer therapy, medicinal chemistry of cancer diagnosis, theranostic agents, and pre-mRNA processing in cancer.
Is this mainly a clinical chemotherapy guide?
No. The listing distinguishes its medicinal-chemistry and drug-design focus from books that concentrate on clinical aspects of cancer chemotherapy.
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