Pharmacogenomics and Proteomics
Author | : Steven How-Yan Wong |
Publisher | : AACC Press |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : CHI:75684367 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Reviews the fundamentals of molecular biology and general clinical implications important in understanding fundamental concepts, a general review of ethical considerations, methods of predicting response using artificial networks, regulatory issues, reimbursement, quality assurance considerations, and future market analysis; methodologies that merge the disciplines of pharmacogenetics with those of proteomics, metabolomics, and metabonomics; specific clinical applications of pharmacogenetics of major drug groups, specialties, and diseases, and how they are linked to potential clinical management; and selected biotechnologies relevant to the application of clinical pharmacogenomics and proteomics to clinical practice.