Natural products have long served as inspiration for drug design, offering unique structures and mechanisms of action. This book deals with the innovations in natural product drug design, exploring how natural compounds inform the development of novel pharmaceuticals. It covers topics such as structure-activity relationships, synthetic modification of natural compounds, and the integration of computational tools in drug design. Additionally, the book discusses the challenges and opportunities in translating natural product discoveries into clinically viable drugs, including issues related to synthesis, scalability, and intellectual property. Designed for medicinal chemists, pharmacognosists, and pharmaceutical researchers, it highlights cutting-edge strategies for harnessing natural products in the creation of innovative therapeutic agents.
Nancy Thompson leads innovations in natural product drug design for dermatological applications. Her research focuses on designing and synthesizing plant-derived compounds to create effective skin treatments. Nancy has authored numerous studies on optimizing natural product structures for enhanced therapeutic benefits in skin care. She also provides guidelines for clinicians and researchers to integrate natural product innovations into drug design, promoting advanced and effective dermatological therapies through innovative pharmacological strategies.