Pharmacogenomics in Clinical Therapeutics.

Pharmacogenomics is the process of analyzing patients' genes to predict the onset of adverse reactions or forecast the effectiveness of therapeutic drugs. This useful text is written to discuss both the theory and the clinical application of the principles of pharmacogenomics. Current research...

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Main Author: Langman, Loralie J.
Other Authors: Dasgupta, Amitava, 1958-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, 2012
Edition:2nd ed.
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:Pharmacogenomics is the process of analyzing patients' genes to predict the onset of adverse reactions or forecast the effectiveness of therapeutic drugs. This useful text is written to discuss both the theory and the clinical application of the principles of pharmacogenomics. Current research has clearly established that a range of treatments may be greatly improved through genetic profiling of individual patients before certain therapies begin. Aimed at clinicians, pharmacologists, and clinical laboratory professionals this book discusses the important role of laboratory tests in the practic.
Physical Description:1 online resource (256 pages)
ISBN:9781119959571
1119959578
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.