Pharmacogenomics in Drug Discovery and Development

Since each human is genetically distinctive, responding differently to disease-causing factors as well as drugs, 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. 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. Comprehensive and up-to-date, this book is an ideal volume for scientists striving to transform disease treatment into disease prevention.