Drug Discovery Approaches for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders, 2nd Edition

by Adeboye Adejare PhD (ed.) Drug Discovery Approaches for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Alzheimer's Disease, Second Edition delves into the complexities of drug discovery, specifically for Alzheimer's Disease, presenting the necessary paradigm for future success in research and treatment. This edition is thoroughly updated with recent developments in therapeutic strategies, including amyloid hypothesis, tau, apo E, insulin, and others, and introduces a new chapter on drug delivery to the brain. Additionally, the book encompasses diagnosis, epidemiology, drug discovery strategies, current therapeutics, and more, offering a comprehensive approach to Alzheimer's Disease.It covers the latest in targeted drug design, preclinical studies, and animal models, making it an essential resource for pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacologists, neuroscientists, and clinical researchers. Patients and advocacy groups can also gain valuable insights from the overview of current treatments and scientific advancements in the field. - Covers Monoclonal Antibodies approaches - Provides a compilation of chemical considerations required in drug discovery for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders - Explores how in vitro and in vivo models translate to human physiology