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Medicinal Chemistry I
Medizinische Chemie I
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Abstract
The lectures give an overview of selected drugs and the molecular mechanisms underlying their therapeutic effects in disease. The historical and modern-day methods by which these drugs were discovered and developed are described. Structure-function relationships and the biophysical rules underlying ligand-target interactions will be discussed and illustrated with examples.
Objective
Basic understanding of therapeutic agents with respect to molecular, pharmacological and pharmaceutical properties.
Content
Molecular mechanisms of action of drugs. Structure function and biophysical basis of ligand-target interactions
Resources
Lecture Notes
Will be provided in parts before each individual lecture. (Paper copies as well as electronic version).
Literature
- G.L. Patrick, "An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry", 3rd edition, Oxford University Press (2005) - D. Steinhilber, M. Schubert-Zsilavecz, H.J. Roth, "Medizinische Chemie", Deutscher Apotheker Verlag Stuttgart (2005) - J.H. Block, J.M. Beale, "Organic Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry", 11th edition, Lippincott, Williams, Wilkins (2002) - A. Gringauz, "How Drugs Act and Why", Wiley (1997)
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Medizinische Chemie I |
|
2 h weekly |