Neglected Tropical Diseases and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery

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Chukwuebuka Egbuna (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nigeria) Muhammad Akram (Government College University in Faisalabad, Pakistan)

Neglected Tropical Diseases and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery

Chukwuebuka Egbuna (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nigeria), Muhammad Akram (Government College University in Faisalabad, Pakistan), Jonathan Chinenye Ifemeje (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nigeria)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
19 October 2021

Pharmacology; Tropical medicine

NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES AND PHYTOCHEMICALS IN DRUG DISCOVERY Explore novel drug discovery updates from medicinal plants to help fight the devastating effects of neglected tropical diseases

Neglected Tropical Diseases and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery 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.

This 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.

The 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:

Thorough introductions to neglected tropical diseases, phytochemicals, protein targets, and mechanisms in drug discovery, as well as the epidemiology of neglected tropical diseases An exploration of novel bioactive lead compounds for drug discovery against neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis, lymphatic filariasis, trypanosomiasis, and schistosomiasis Discussions of protozoan infections, including herbal, nutritional, and traditional remedies for giardiasis and the anti-leishmanial potentials of phytochemicals Examinations of helminth infections, including the prospects of phytochemicals in the treatment of helminthiasis

Perfect for medicinal chemists, drug developers, and research and development scientists, Neglected Tropical Diseases and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery 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.

Edited by: Chukwuebuka Egbuna (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Nigeria), Muhammad Akram (Government College University in Faisalabad, Pakistan), Jonathan Chinenye Ifemeje (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nigeria)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 10mm, Width: 10mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781119616603
ISBN 10: 1119616603
Pages: 624
Publication Date: 19 October 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chukwuebuka Egbuna 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. Muhammad Akram, PhD, 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. Jonathan Chinenye Ifemeje, PhD, 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.

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Neglected Tropical Diseases and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery

Chukwuebuka Egbuna (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nigeria), Muhammad Akram (Government College University in Faisalabad, Pakistan), Jonathan Chinenye Ifemeje (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Nigeria)

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