The Impacts of Synthetic Chemistry on Human Health
René Roy · 2011
This chapter contains sections titled: The Molecules at the Origin of Drug Discoveries From Bench to Market Place General Concepts of Drug Design Patent Protection Issues Drug Metabolism and Drug Resistance or Why Make Big Pills? Antibacterial Agents Antiviral Agents: The Flu Virus Story: The Naissance of a Sugar-based Flu Drug The Viagra Story–Serendipity Leading to a Blockbuster Drug Human Vaccines as a Prophylactic Health Remedy Conclusion References