Pharmacogenomics

Author: Jiang Yuanying
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Pharmacogenomics studies the relationship between human genome information and drug responses, utilizing genomic information to explain the reasons for differences in the same drug response among different individuals. Pharmacogenomics is the result of the development of personalized rational drug use in pharmacotherapy and the outcome of elucidating the mechanisms of drug action, drug metabolism and transport, and adverse drug reactions at the molecular genetic level. However, since functional genomics is still in its early stages, the functions of many genes and their network relationships remain largely unexplored. Therefore, the knowledge system of pharmacogenomics is still far from complete, and there is a long way to go to achieve the goals of pharmacogenomics. This book primarily introduces the basic concepts, methods, and knowledge of pharmacogenomics, exploring its interdisciplinary relationships with related fields such as pharmacogenetics, bioinformatics, and toxicogenomics. It aims to help readers understand the fundamental meaning and significance of pharmacogenomics, sparking interest and attention in the field of pharmacogenomic research.