Pharmacogenomics in Drug Discovery and Development
Qing Yan - Pharmacogenomics in Drug Discovery and Development
Published: 2008-03-19 | ISBN: 1588298876, 1617378259 | PDF | 487 pages | 8 MB
The field of pharmacogenomics arose to develop personalized medicine, or medicine that deals with the complexity of the human body. In this book, leading experts present methodical, state-of-the-art contributions covering topics from individual molecules to systemic diseases, examining both fundamental concepts and advanced technologies. The volume begins by exploring cutting-edge technologies used to pursue systems-based pharmacogenomics, followed by extensive chapters on gene-drug interactions and the use of pharmacogenomics in therapeutics of diseases. This book is ideal for scientists striving to transform disease treatment into disease prevention.