Publisher's Synopsis
This book discusses the different aspects and fields of application of QSAR, such as:;# Statistical techniques and estimation of physico-chemical properties;# Environmental fate processes;# Toxicokinetic behaviour;# Environmental toxicity and mechanism of action;# Application of QSAR in practice;Moreover, presentations are included which deal with the mechanistic aspects of environmental fate and toxicity.;Experts from these different fields ensure the exchange of information which will stimulate the development of QSAR. Another objective is to bring together the expertise of people working in the fields of drug design and the environmental sciences, since the underlying processes that lead to the beneficial effects of drugs are the same as those that cause the adverse effects of environmental pollutants. This excellent volume reflects developments at the cutting edge of a rapidly developing field.
