Notes on viewing the structures

Selected structures from the book are available here in rotating form. Some of these structures require Java technology to function. Most computers will have Java preinstalled; however, if the 3D versions don't display you may wish to ensure you have Java installed and that your browser is enabled to run it (most are by default). If not, you can download it from the Java web site.

Many of these structures use the Jmol viewer, and as a result the first time you click on a link there is a short delay while the application is loaded. After that, further links will load more quickly, but please be patient the first time.

These rotating structures were kindly developed by James Keeler. The rendering of orbitals and molecular structures is done using Jmol: an open-source Java viewer for chemical structures in 3D www.jmol.org. We acknowledge with thanks the developers of this open-source program.

Click on the chapter links below to view the rotating structures available for selected chapters and the case studies:

Chapter 11

Pharmacokinetics and related topics

Chapter 12

Drug discovery: finding a lead

Chapter 14

Drug design: optimizing access to the target

Chapter 15

Getting the drug to market

Chapter 17

Computers in medicinal chemistry

Chapter 18

Quantitative structure–activity relationships (QSAR)

Chapter 19

Antibacterial agents

Chapter 20

Antiviral agents

Chapter 21

Anticancer agents

Chapter 22

Cholinergics, anticholinergics, and anticholinesterases

Chapter 23

Drugs acting on the adrenergic nervous system

Case studies

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