Download or read book Prodrugs and Targeted Delivery written by Jarkko Rautio and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This topical reference and handbook addresses the chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and the patentability of prodrugs, perfectly mirroring the integrated approach prevalent in today's drug design. It summarizes current experiences and strategies for the rational design of prodrugs, beginning at the early stages of the development process, as well as discussing organ- and site-selective prodrugs. Every company employing medicinal chemists will be interested in this practice-oriented overview of a key strategy in modern drug discovery and development.