CHEM 675 - MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

3 Credit Hour(s)
A relevant survey of the chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology, explaining the pathways to drug discovery and the mechanisms of action of pharmaceutical agents. Specific topics covered include anti-inflammatory and anti-cholesterol agents, high blood pressure medications, antibiotics and anti-viral agents, and new treatments for cancer, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Students are provided with an overview of small molecules, peptides, peptidomimetics, and modern biologic pharmaceuticals, including supplemental lessons in drug synthesis and drug metabolism. Graduate students will acquire additional knowledge about drug pharmacology, metabolism and syntheses, and will be required to make an oral presentation of their research paper to the class. Three hours of lecture.

Prerequisite(s): BCHM 410