1st Edition

Nucleoside Mimetics Their Chemistry and Biological Properties

By Claire Simons Copyright 2001
204 Pages
by CRC Press

200 Pages
by CRC Press

Nucleosides exhibit a broad spectrum of biological activity that generally results from their ability to inhibit specific enzymes. This activity has led to their use in the development of various pharmaceutical agents used in the treatment of cancers and to combat harmful viruses, bacteria and parasites.An introduction to the chemistry of nucleoside mimetics, which combines carbohydrate,... Read more
Chemistry of nucleoside mimetics, which combines carbohydrate, heterocyclic and asymmetric synthesis. The book gives a comprehensive introduction to nucleosides and coverage of the various classes. The aim of Nucleoside a useful insight

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Nucleoside Mimetics provides an introduction to the

"This book provides an overview with insights in to nucleosides mimetics … . … [It] will enhance research and academic library collections on biochemical and medicinal chemistry subjects."
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