Polypharmacology in drug discovery / edited by Jens-Uwe Peters. [electronic resource] Peters, Jens-Uwe. Drug development. Drugs Toxicology. Pharmacology. Drug Discovery. Drug Toxicity. Pharmaceutical Preparations chemistry. RM301.25 .P65 2012eb 615.19 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record. "Covers the two-sided nature of polypharmacology--its contribution to adverse drug reactions and its benefit in certain therapeutic drug classes. Addresses the important topic of polypharmacology in drug discovery, a subject that has not been thoroughly covered outside of scattered journal articles. Overviews state-of-the-art approaches and developments to help readers understand concepts and issues related to polypharmacology."-- Provided by publisher. "An essential outline of the main facets of polypharmacology in drug discovery research. Extending drug discovery opportunities beyond the "one drug, one target" philosophy, a polypharmacological approach to the treatment of complex diseases is emerging as a hot topic in both industry and academic research. Polypharmacology in Drug Discovery presents an overview of the various facets of polypharmacology and how it can be applied as an innovative concept for developing medicines for treating bacterial infections, epilepsy, cancer, psychiatric disorders, and more."-- Provided by publisher. Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2012. ©2012. 2012 Text 1 online resource (xxiii, 510 pages) : http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118098141 eng Polypharmacology in drug discovery. Polypharmacology in drug discovery.