Learning Outcomes

Polyketide Biosynthesis

Biosynthesis of Macrolide Polyketides and Introduction to Virus

Anti-Viral Drugs

Cancer and Chemotherapy

Anti-cancer Drugs

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn about the biosynthesis of polyketide and the biosynthesis of macrolide polyketide. You will also learn about viruses, different types of viruses, cancer and chemotherapy. This will also include anti-cancer drugs.

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

QSAR Principles

Aromatase Inhibition and Anti-Ulcer Drugs

Cholesterol Lowering Agents

Cholesterol Biosynthesis

In this module, you will learn about cholesterol biosynthesis, and how to design a cholesterol-lowering agent. You will also learn about aromatase inhibition, anti-ulcer drugs, QSAR principle, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.

Course Assessment

Learn about biosynthesis and anti-ulcer drugs in drug development with this free online diploma course.

Diploma in Drug Development

This free online drug looks specifically at polyketide biosynthesis and anti-ulcer drugs as well as the role of organic chemistry in drug development. You will also learn about secondary metabolites, viruses, anti-viral drugs, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and QSAR (quantitative structure-activity relationship) principles. This course will be helpful to budding chemists, biochemists and chemical biologists.

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