The success of any drug discovery project relies upon the quality of the leadthat initiates the lead optimization process. What defines a quality leadwhere thes... » 

The success of any drug discovery project relies upon the quality of the leadthat initiates the lead optimization process. What defines a quality leadwhere these quality leads come from and how one discovers them has been thesubject of intense debate within the pharmaceutical industry relies upondefining those properties that historically have led to successful drugdiscovery. This volume addresses these questions and specifically discussesdiabetes obesity and tuberculosis.Presents the latest research in the field of drug discovery Publishes on anannual basis to bring you the most innovative updates in medicinal chemistryAvailable as an online resource via ScienceDirect «