Since each human is genetically distinctive, responding differently to disease-causing
factors as well as drugs, the field pharmacogenomics arose to develop personalized
medicine, or medicine that deals with the complexity of the human body. In Pharmacogenomics
in Drug Discovery and Development, leading experts present methodical, state-of-the-art
contributions covering topics from individual molecules to systemic diseases, examining
both fundamental concepts and advanced technologies. Divided into three sections,
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. Although not in standard Methods
in Molecular Biology™ series format, the book retains the practicality and usefulness
of the highly successful series.
Comprehensive and up-to-date, Pharmacogenomics in Drug Discovery and Development is
an ideal volume for scientists striving to transform disease treatment into disease
prevention.
