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Integrated Strategies for Drug Discovery Using Mass Spectrometry

Author : Mike S. Lee
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471721026
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (717 download)

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Book Synopsis Integrated Strategies for Drug Discovery Using Mass Spectrometry by : Mike S. Lee

Download or read book Integrated Strategies for Drug Discovery Using Mass Spectrometry written by Mike S. Lee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-09-02 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New strategies and techniques for today's fast-paced discoveryprocess Today, the pressure is on for high-throughput approaches toaccelerate the generation, identification, and optimization ofmolecules with desirable drug properties. As traditional methods ofanalysis become antiquated, new analytical strategies andtechniques are necessary to meet sample throughput requirements andmanpower constraints. Among them, mass spectrometry has grown to bea front-line tool throughout drug discovery. Integrated Strategies for Drug Discovery Using Mass Spectrometryprovides a thorough review of current analytical approaches,industry practices, and strategies in drug discovery. The topicsrepresent current industry benchmarks in specific drug discoveryactivities that deal with proteomics, biomarker discovery,metabonomic approaches for toxicity screening, lead identification,compound libraries, quantitative bioanalytical support,biotransformation, reactive metabolite characterization, leadoptimization, pharmaceutical property profiling, sample preparationstrategies, and automation. THIS BOOK: * Clearly explains how drug discovery and mass spectrometry areinterconnected * Discusses the uses and limitations of various types of massspectrometry in various aspects of drug discovery * Prominently features analytical applications that requiretrace-mixture analysis * Provides industry applications and real-world examples * Shares historical background information on various techniques toaid in the understanding of how and why new methods are now beingemployed to analyze samples

Proteomics for Drug Discovery

Author : Iulia M. Lazar
Publisher : Humana
ISBN 13 : 9781493984145
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (841 download)

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Book Synopsis Proteomics for Drug Discovery by : Iulia M. Lazar

Download or read book Proteomics for Drug Discovery written by Iulia M. Lazar and published by Humana. This book was released on 2018-08-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reflects the drug development community’s interest in proteomics methods by providing researchers with the necessary knowledge for the implementation of a number of basic experimental and bioinformatics protocols in the drug discovery research laboratory. The focus of the collection is on select protocols and methodologies that address the analysis of post-translational modifications, targeted protein quantification, protein-protein, protein-lipid, or protein-ATP interactions, in silico lead identification, protein arrays, tissue and cell extract preparation, labeling, chemoproteomics, and drug efficacy assessment. Emphasis was placed not just on methods that describe large-scale protein analysis, but also on ones that are amenable to future implementation in a high-throughput format. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Practical and authoritative, Proteomics for Drug Discovery: Methods and Protocols aims to provide a deep knowledge of the fundamentals of disease biology as well the means that were developed for probing the complex biological milieu.

Characterization of Protein Therapeutics using Mass Spectrometry

Author : Guodong Chen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441978623
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (419 download)

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Book Synopsis Characterization of Protein Therapeutics using Mass Spectrometry by : Guodong Chen

Download or read book Characterization of Protein Therapeutics using Mass Spectrometry written by Guodong Chen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights current approaches and future trends in the use of mass spectrometry to characterize protein therapies. As one of the most frequently utilized analytical techniques in pharmaceutical research and development, mass spectrometry has been widely used in the characterization of protein therapeutics due to its analytical sensitivity, selectivity, and specificity. This book begins with an overview of mass spectrometry techniques as related to the analysis of protein therapeutics, structural identification strategies, quantitative approaches, followed by studies involving characterization of process related protein drug impurities/degradants, metabolites, higher order structures of protein therapeutics. Both general practitioners in pharmaceutical research and specialists in analytical sciences will benefit from this book that details step-by-step approaches and new strategies to solve challenging problems related to protein therapeutics research and development.

Mass Spectrometry in Medicinal Chemistry

Author : Klaus Wanner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 352761091X
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (276 download)

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Book Synopsis Mass Spectrometry in Medicinal Chemistry by : Klaus Wanner

Download or read book Mass Spectrometry in Medicinal Chemistry written by Klaus Wanner and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-06-27 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first overview of mass spectrometry-based pharmaceutical analysis is the key to improved high-throughput drug screening, rational drug design and analysis of multiple ligand-target interactions. The ready reference opens with a general introduction to the use of mass spectrometry in pharmaceutical screening, followed by a detailed description of recently developed analytical systems for use in the pharmaceutical laboratory. Applications range from simple binding assays to complex screens of biological activity and systems containing multiple targets or ligands -- all highly relevant techniques in the early stages in drug discovery, from target characterization to hit and lead finding.

Mass Spectrometry in Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics

Author : Ragu Ramanathan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111821157X
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (182 download)

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Book Synopsis Mass Spectrometry in Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics by : Ragu Ramanathan

Download or read book Mass Spectrometry in Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics written by Ragu Ramanathan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely reference discusses mass spectrometry in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic studies. With contributions by professionals from the pharmaceutical industry, this book begins with a review of current mass spectrometry techniques and applications, followed by discussions of various methods for using MS in drug metabolism studies and pharmacokinetics. Highlighting the critical importance of ADME studies for understanding how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body, the book s focuses on the use of LC/MS and MALDI-MS. This is a valuable reference for scientists in the pharmaceutical industry, medicine, academia, and even those working in homeland defense.

Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery

Author : David T. Rossi
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420002478
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (24 download)

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Book Synopsis Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery by : David T. Rossi

Download or read book Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery written by David T. Rossi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-11-07 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery summarizes the theory, instrumentation, techniques, and application of mass spectrometry and atmospheric pressure ionization to screening, evaluating, and improving the performance and quality of drug candidates. It provides time- and cost-efficient approaches for the generation and analysis of effective pharmaceuticals, covers advances in combinatorial chemistry, molecular biology, bioanalysis automation, and computing, and demonstrates the use of mass spectrometry in the assessment of disease states, drug targets, and potential drug agents.

ADME-Enabling Technologies in Drug Design and Development

Author : Donglu Zhang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118180763
Total Pages : 622 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)

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Book Synopsis ADME-Enabling Technologies in Drug Design and Development by : Donglu Zhang

Download or read book ADME-Enabling Technologies in Drug Design and Development written by Donglu Zhang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to cutting-edge tools in ADME research The last decade has seen tremendous progress in the development of analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry and molecular biology tools, resulting in important advances in drug discovery, particularly in the area of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME). ADME-Enabling Technologies in Drug Design and Development focuses on the current state of the art in the field, presenting a comprehensive review of the latest tools for generating ADME data in drug discovery. It examines the broadest possible range of available technologies, giving readers the information they need to choose the right tool for a given application, a key requisite for obtaining favorable results in a timely fashion for regulatory filings. With over thirty contributed chapters by an international team of experts, the book provides: A thorough examination of current tools, covering both electronic/mechanical technologies and biologically based ones Coverage of applications for each technology, including key parameters, optimal conditions for intended results, protocols, and case studies Detailed discussion of emerging tools and techniques, from stem cells and genetically modified animal models to imaging technologies Numerous figures and diagrams throughout the text Scientists and researchers in drug metabolism, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, toxicology, and bioanalytical science will find ADME-Enabling Technologies in Drug Design and Development an invaluable guide to the entire drug development process, from discovery to regulatory issues.

Chinmedomics

Author : Xijun Wang
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128031182
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis Chinmedomics by : Xijun Wang

Download or read book Chinmedomics written by Xijun Wang and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinmedomics: The Integration of Serum Pharmacochemistry and Metabolomics to Elucidate the Scientific Value of Traditional Chinese Medicine uses new experimental techniques and research to open doors in drug discovery and development related to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This book features a unique approach that combines chemometric analysis with metabolomics studies to illuminate significant changes that have occurred in syndrome states while simultaneously analyzing the efficacy of chemical ingredients in herbal medicines. Chapters provide cutting-edge information on traditional medicine, analytical technology, natural products, metabolomics, bioinformatics and their applications. This book provides a valuable resource for pharmacologists, pharmaceutical scientists, medicinal plant researchers, pharmacognosists and chemists working with TCM and highlights ways to further research and advances in this area in the future. - Presents a practical guide for new practitioners of Chinmedomics with insights on the current use and future development of this method - Each chapter includes an introduction, method, references to the latest literature, possible mechanisms of action and applications - Edited by the leading experts of research related to Chinmedomics

Biophysical and Computational Tools in Drug Discovery

Author : Anil Kumar Saxena
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030852814
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Biophysical and Computational Tools in Drug Discovery by : Anil Kumar Saxena

Download or read book Biophysical and Computational Tools in Drug Discovery written by Anil Kumar Saxena and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-18 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews recent physicochemical and biophysical techniques applied in drug discovery research, and it outlines the latest advances in computational drug design. Divided into 10 chapters, the book discusses about the role of structural biology in drug discovery, and offers useful application cases of several biophysical and computational methods, including time-resolved fluorometry (TRF) with Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET), X-Ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, generative machine learning for inverse molecular design, quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM,ONIOM) and quantum molecular dynamics (QMT) methods. Particular attention is given to computational search techniques applied to peptide vaccines using novel mathematical descriptors and structure and ligand-based virtual screening techniques in drug discovery research. Given its scope, the book is a valuable resource for students, researchers and professionals from pharmaceutical industry interested in drug design and discovery.

Activity-Based Protein Profiling

Author : Benjamin F. Cravatt
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030111431
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Activity-Based Protein Profiling written by Benjamin F. Cravatt and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a collection of contemporary perspectives on using activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) for biological discoveries in protein science, microbiology, and immunology. A common theme throughout is the special utility of ABPP to interrogate protein function and small-molecule interactions on a global scale in native biological systems. Each chapter showcases distinct advantages of ABPP applied to diverse protein classes and biological systems. As such, the book offers readers valuable insights into the basic principles of ABPP technology and how to apply this approach to biological questions ranging from the study of post-translational modifications to targeting bacterial effectors in host-pathogen interactions.

LC-MS in Drug Bioanalysis

Author : Q. Alan Xu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461438284
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Book Synopsis LC-MS in Drug Bioanalysis by : Q. Alan Xu

Download or read book LC-MS in Drug Bioanalysis written by Q. Alan Xu and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-07-15 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical pharmacology plays an important role in today’s medicine. Due to the high sensitivity, selectivity, and affordability of a mass spectrometer (MS), the high performance liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analytical technique is widely used in the determination of drugs in human biological matrixes for clinical pharmacology. Specifically, LC-MS is used to analyze: anticancer drugs antidementia drugs antidepressant drugs antiepileptic drugs antifundal drug antimicrobial drugs antipsychotic drugs antiretroviral drugs anxiolytic/hypnotic drugs cardiac drugs drugs for addiction immunosuppressant drugs mood stabilizer drugs This book will primarily cover the various methods of validation for LC-MS techniques and applications used in modern clinical pharmacology.

Structural Biology in Drug Discovery

Author : Jean-Paul Renaud
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118900502
Total Pages : 1437 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Structural Biology in Drug Discovery written by Jean-Paul Renaud and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 1437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of structure-based drug discovery covering both experimental and computational approaches, Structural Biology in Drug Discovery: Methods, Techniques, and Practices describes principles, methods, applications, and emerging paradigms of structural biology as a tool for more efficient drug development. Coverage includes successful examples, academic and industry insights, novel concepts, and advances in a rapidly evolving field. The combined chapters, by authors writing from the frontlines of structural biology and drug discovery, give readers a valuable reference and resource that: Presents the benefits, limitations, and potentiality of major techniques in the field such as X-ray crystallography, NMR, neutron crystallography, cryo-EM, mass spectrometry and other biophysical techniques, and computational structural biology Includes detailed chapters on druggability, allostery, complementary use of thermodynamic and kinetic information, and powerful approaches such as structural chemogenomics and fragment-based drug design Emphasizes the need for the in-depth biophysical characterization of protein targets as well as of therapeutic proteins, and for a thorough quality assessment of experimental structures Illustrates advances in the field of established therapeutic targets like kinases, serine proteinases, GPCRs, and epigenetic proteins, and of more challenging ones like protein-protein interactions and intrinsically disordered proteins

LC-MS in Drug Analysis

Author : Loralie J. Langman
Publisher : Humana Press
ISBN 13 : 9781617799334
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (993 download)

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Book Synopsis LC-MS in Drug Analysis by : Loralie J. Langman

Download or read book LC-MS in Drug Analysis written by Loralie J. Langman and published by Humana Press. This book was released on 2012-07-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liquid-Chromatography-Mass-Spectrometry procedures have been shown to be successful when applied to drug development and analysis. LC-MS in Drug Analysis: Methods and Protocols provides detailed LC-MS/MS procedures for the analysis of several compounds of clinical significance. The first chapters provide the reader with an overview of mass spectroscopy, its place in clinical practice, its application of MS to TDM and toxicology, and the merits of LC-MS(/MS) and new sample preparation techniques. The following chapters discuss different approaches to screening for drugs of abuse and for general unknowns, as well as targeted measurement of specific analytes or classes of analytes including abused drugs, toxic compounds, and therapeutic agents. Written in the successful Methods in Molecular BiologyTM series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and easily accessible, LC-MS in Drug Analysis: Methods and Protocols seeks to serve both professionals and novices with its well-honed methodologies.

Protein and Peptide Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery

Author : Michael L. Gross
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118116542
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)

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Book Synopsis Protein and Peptide Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery by : Michael L. Gross

Download or read book Protein and Peptide Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery written by Michael L. Gross and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-26 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book that highlights mass spectrometry and its application in characterizing proteins and peptides in drug discovery An instrumental analytical method for quantifying the mass and characterization of various samples from small molecules to large proteins, mass spectrometry (MS) has become one of the most widely used techniques for studying proteins and peptides over the last decade. Bringing together the work of experts in academia and industry, Protein and Peptide Mass Spectrometry in Drug Discovery highlights current analytical approaches, industry practices, and modern strategies for the characterization of both peptides and proteins in drug discovery. Illustrating the critical role MS technology plays in characterizing target proteins and protein products, the methods used, ion mobility, and the use of microwave radiation to speed proteolysis, the book also covers important emerging applications for neuroproteomics and antigenic peptides. Placing an emphasis on the pharmaceutical industry, the book stresses practice and applications, presenting real-world examples covering the most recent advances in mass spectrometry, and providing an invaluable resource for pharmaceutical scientists in industry and academia, analytical and bioanalytical chemists, and researchers in protein science and proteomics.

Flow Cytometry in Drug Discovery and Development

Author : Virginia Litwin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470922788
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Book Synopsis Flow Cytometry in Drug Discovery and Development by : Virginia Litwin

Download or read book Flow Cytometry in Drug Discovery and Development written by Virginia Litwin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-20 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the unique application of flow cytometry in drug discovery and development. The first section includes two introductory chapters, one on flow cytometry and one on biomarkers, as well as a chapter on recent advances in flow cytometry. The second section focuses on the unique challenges and added benefits associated with the use of flow cytometry in the drug development process. The third section contains a single chapter presenting an in depth discussion of validation considerations and regulatory compliance issues associated with drug development.

Hydrogen Exchange Mass Spectrometry of Proteins

Author : David D. Weis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118616499
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (186 download)

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Book Synopsis Hydrogen Exchange Mass Spectrometry of Proteins by : David D. Weis

Download or read book Hydrogen Exchange Mass Spectrometry of Proteins written by David D. Weis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hydrogen exchange mass spectrometry is widely recognized for its ability to probe the structure and dynamics of proteins. The application of this technique is becoming widespread due to its versatility for providing structural information about challenging biological macromolecules such as antibodies, flexible proteins and glycoproteins. Although the technique has been around for 25 years, this is the first definitive book devoted entirely to the topic. Hydrogen Exchange Mass Spectrometry of Proteins: Fundamentals, Methods and Applications brings into one comprehensive volume the theory, instrumentation and applications of Hydrogen Exchange Mass Spectrometry (HX-MS) - a technique relevant to bioanalytical chemistry, protein science and pharmaceuticals. The book provides a solid foundation in the basics of the technique and data interpretation to inform readers of current research in the method, and provides illustrative examples of its use in bio- and pharmaceutical chemistry and biophysics In-depth chapters on the fundamental theory of hydrogen exchange, and tutorial chapters on measurement and data analysis provide the essential background for those ready to adopt HX-MS. Expert users may advance their current understanding through chapters on methods including membrane protein analysis, alternative proteases, millisecond hydrogen exchange, top-down mass spectrometry, histidine exchange and method validation. All readers can explore the diversity of HX-MS applications in areas such as ligand binding, membrane proteins, drug discovery, therapeutic protein formulation, biocomparability, and intrinsically disordered proteins.

Mass Spectrometry-Based Chemical Proteomics

Author : W. Andy Tao
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118970217
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Mass Spectrometry-Based Chemical Proteomics written by W. Andy Tao and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-07-10 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PROVIDES STRATEGIES AND CONCEPTS FOR UNDERSTANDING CHEMICAL PROTEOMICS, AND ANALYZING PROTEIN FUNCTIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND INTERACTIONS—EMPHASIZING MASS SPECTROMETRY THROUGHOUT Covering mass spectrometry for chemical proteomics, this book helps readers understand analytical strategies behind protein functions, their modifications and interactions, and applications in drug discovery. It provides a basic overview and presents concepts in chemical proteomics through three angles: Strategies, Technical Advances, and Applications. Chapters cover those many technical advances and applications in drug discovery, from target identification to validation and potential treatments. The first section of Mass Spectrometry-Based Chemical Proteomics starts by reviewing basic methods and recent advances in mass spectrometry for proteomics, including shotgun proteomics, quantitative proteomics, and data analyses. The next section covers a variety of techniques and strategies coupling chemical probes to MS-based proteomics to provide functional insights into the proteome. In the last section, it focuses on using chemical strategies to study protein post-translational modifications and high-order structures. Summarizes chemical proteomics, up-to-date concepts, analysis, and target validation Covers fundamentals and strategies, including the profiling of enzyme activities and protein-drug interactions Explains technical advances in the field and describes on shotgun proteomics, quantitative proteomics, and corresponding methods of software and database usage for proteomics Includes a wide variety of applications in drug discovery, from kinase inhibitors and intracellular drug targets to the chemoproteomics analysis of natural products Addresses an important tool in small molecule drug discovery, appealing to both academia and the pharmaceutical industry Mass Spectrometry-Based Chemical Proteomics is an excellent source of information for readers in both academia and industry in a variety of fields, including pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and analytical sciences.