Chalcones: From Drug Discovery to Pharmaceutical Applications

Chalcones: From Drug Discovery to Pharmaceutical Applications serves as a comprehensive reference on chalcones, detailing their natural occurrence, synthetic methods, and therapeutic applications. The book provides both novice and experienced researchers with the foundational knowledge necessary to advance their work in this area. Sections cover the natural sources of chalcones, various extraction methods, structural characterization techniques, synthesis, and their role in organic chemistry and metal complexes, while also addressing pharmacokinetic properties, toxicity, and the medicinal uses of chalcones, including their effectiveness against viruses, bacteria, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Final sections explore chalcone-containing products, drug formulation strategies, and clinical trials involving chalcone-based drug candidates. This reference is an essential resource for pharmaceutical researchers, providing critical insights into the applications and potential of chalcones in drug development and therapeutic interventions.