Plants have been a cornerstone of drug discovery, offering a vast reservoir of bioactive compounds. This book focuses on the identification and development of novel drug leads from plant sources. It covers strategies for bioassay-guided fractionation, high-throughput screening, and the use of advanced analytical techniques to isolate and characterize novel compounds. Additionally, it discusses the challenges in translating plant-derived leads into clinically viable drugs, including synthesis, scalability, and regulatory approval. Aimed at medicinal chemists, pharmacognosists, and pharmaceutical scientists, the book highlights innovative approaches to discovering and optimizing plant-based drug candidates.
Linda Brown focuses on discovering novel drug leads from plant sources to develop innovative dermatological treatments. Her research involves screening diverse plant species for bioactive compounds that can address various skin disorders. Linda has authored numerous studies on the optimization and efficacy of plant-derived drug leads in dermatology. She provides strategies for integrating plant-based drug discovery into the development of effective skin therapies.