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Yu, Chai Xin and Tham, Chau Ling
(2024)
Drug discovery and development: a historical overview, current challenges and perspectives.
Life Sciences, Medicine and Biomedicine, 8 (1).
art. no. 137.
pp. 1-11.
ISSN 2600-7207; eISSN: 2600-7207
Abstract
The evolution of drug discovery has proceeded for decades. The process has involved the invention of new theories, technologies, disciplines and medicines. These advancements play significant roles in drug discovery today as well as in the future. In this review, the important achievements of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Arabic, Indian, and Chinese medicines were discussed. Then, the development of key concepts, theories or technologies as well as breakthroughs in drug discovery research has been reviewed. Lastly, the current outlook and obstacles in drug discovery studies have been discussed in this article. This review provides an understanding of drug discovery research from a historical perspective and current contexts.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Science |
DOI Number: | https://doi.org/10.28916/lsmb.8.1.2024.137 |
Publisher: | Biome Scientia |
Keywords: | Drug discovery; History; Contemporary; Perspectives and challenges |
Depositing User: | Ms. Nur Faseha Mohd Kadim |
Date Deposited: | 10 Jul 2025 06:14 |
Last Modified: | 10 Jul 2025 06:14 |
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URI: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118437 |
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