Principles of Drug Discovery Notes M. Pharmacy 2nd sem

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This course introduces students to the fundamentals and strategies of modern drug discovery. It covers the essential concepts of identifying drug targets, lead discovery, lead optimization, preclinical studies, and the translation of molecules into potential therapeutic agents.

The notes are systematic, exam-oriented, and research-focused, making them highly useful for both academic excellence and competitive exam preparation.

✨ Key Highlights

• Complete coverage of Principles of Drug Discovery syllabus.

• Step-by-step explanation of the drug discovery process – from target identification → hit → lead → optimization → preclinical evaluation.

• Topics include rational drug design, high-throughput screening, molecular modeling, structure–activity relationships (SAR), and bioinformatics tools.

• Flowcharts, diagrams, and tabular formats for better understanding and quick revision.

• Useful for university exams, GPAT/NIPER preparation, and research projects.