This second edition provides new and updated methods and techniques for identification of drug target, binding sites prediction, high- throughput virtual screening, lead discovery and optimization, conformational sampling, prediction of pharmacokinetic properties using computer-based methodologies. Chapters also focus on the application of the latest artificial intelligence technologies for computer aided drug discovery. Written in the format of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, each chapter includes an introduction to the topic, lists necessary methods, includes tips on troubleshooting and known pitfalls, and step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols.

Authoritative and cutting-edge, Computational Drug Discovery and Design, Second Edition aims to effectively utilize computational methodologies in discovery and design of novel drugs.