Drugs: From Discovery to Approval
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Rick Ng, Ph.D., has worked for more than 20 years in senior management positions in the private sector. He is currently a senior manager at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Singapore. He has provided technical training for graduate and post-graduate personnel.

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Preface.

Chapter 1. Introduction.

Chapter 2. Drug Discovery: Targets and Receptors.

Chapter 3. Drug Discovery: Small Molecule Drugs.

Chapter 4. Drug Discovery: Large Molecule Drugs.

Chapter 5. Drug Development and Preclinical Studies.

Chapter 6. Clinical Trials.

Chapter 7. Regulatory Authorities.

Chapter 8. Regulatory Applications.

Chapter 9. Good Manufacturing Practice: Regulatory Requirements.

Chapter 10. Good Manufacturing Practice: Drug Manufacturing.

Chapter 11. Future Perspectives.

Appendix 1. History of Drug Discovery and Development.

Appendix 2. Cells, Nucleic Acids, Genes, and Proteins.

Appendix 3. Selected Drugs and Their Mechanisms of Action.

Appendix 4. Pharmacology/Toxicology Review Format.

Acronyms.

Glossary.

Index.

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"…ideal for researchers who want a basic, unadorned presentation of drug research and development." (Journal of Clinical Research Best Practices, October 2007)

"…a concise, no-nonsense overview of drug research and development from target identification to product manufacturing." (Journal of Clinical Research Practices, October 2007)

“…an exciting and novel text…excellent and essential text…” (Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, Vol. 80 (8), August 2005)

“…an exciting and novel text …provides a concise, yet comprehensive survey of the entire drug development process.” (Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 2005; Vol. 80, 964-965)

“…a practical reference source on this important process.” (Journal of the National Medical Association, Vol.97, No.3, March 2005)

"…this book is appealing...the information...should provide a greater understanding of social and ethical concerns regarding modern medications in a complex world." (Journal of Pharmacy Technology, November/ December 2004)

"...a concise guide to the subject...readable and clearly written...can be recommended for the general reader..." (Pharmaceutical Journal, 24 April 2004)

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