Chemical Biology: From Small Molecules to Systems Biology and Drug Design(3-Volume Set) [Hardcover]

Stuart L. Schreiber (Editor), Tarun M. Kapoor (Editor), Günther Wess (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3527311505 | ISBN-13: 978-3527311507 | Publication Date: April 24, 2007 | Edition: 1

Edited by the world leaders in this emerging field, this three-volume handbook is designed to become the landmark reference on this exciting new branch of chemistry and biology.
Following an introductory section, the authors discuss the use of small molecules to explore biology, discovering small molecule probes for biological mechanisms and expanding the scope of chemical synthesis. Further sections cover chemical informatics, drug discovery and systems biology, and the whole work is rounded off by the outlook and perspectives for this field.
No academic institution or pharmaceutical company can possibly miss out on this highly authoritative work.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The text as a whole gives a thorough picture of the field and would be a welcome addition to the libraries of chemical biologistic from the graduate level and up in both academic and industrial settings…this is an excellent summary of the current state-of-the-art of the application of vibrational spectroscopy to the study of polymetric systems." (Journal of the American Chemical Society, April 2008)

"...Overall, there is no doubt that these three volumes will be the authoritative reference for those already working in the field and researchers wanting to get acquainted with the various topics in chemical biology. The informationen is clearly given by leading figures in each subdiscipline of chemical biology, and the reader can go straight to the chapter of interest. The book could also serve as support for teaching."
ChemBioChem, 07/2007

"...I found the book very stimulating, also in fields where I do not feel at home. It can also be used as a refernce book for the aread of chemical biology that are covered. I recommend it for a readership taht extends from then advanced PhD student with an interest in the subject to scientists already working in the field."
Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 10/2007

"In general, this compendium is very well-written and produced, although some figures are too small to be useful."  (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, November 2007)

From the Back Cover

Chemical Biology has become the new buzzword in organic chemistry and in the life sciences, describing a new era in the interplay between the two disciplines and still on the rise. By synthesizing tailor-made libraries of bioactive chemical compounds, many hitherto unapproachable problems in cell and molecular biology can now be systematically addressed, such as in signaling or cell development. This same approach has greatly expanded the potential for the discovery of novel small molecule drugs.
Edited by the world leaders in the field, this three-volume handbook begins with a discussion of the use of small molecules to explore biology. They then go on to look at discovering small molecule probes for biological mechanisms and expanding the scope of chemical synthesis. Further sections cover chemical informatics, drug discovery and systems biology, and the whole work is rounded off by the outlook and perspectives for this field.
No academic institution or pharmaceutical company can possibly miss out on this highly authoritative work.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1280 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 1 edition (April 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3527311505
• ISBN-13: 978-3527311507
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7 x 3.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,328,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)