1st Edition

Comparative Genomics and Proteomics in Drug Discovery Vol 58

Edited By John Parrington, Kevin Coward Copyright 2006
164 Pages
by Taylor & Francis

200 Pages
by Taylor & Francis

164 Pages
by Taylor & Francis

Comparative Genomics and Proteomics in Drug Discovery gives an overview of how emerging genomic and proteomic technologies are making significant contributions to global drug discovery programs, and in particular the key role that comparative genomics and proteomics play within this strategy. Each chapter is written by respected authorities, with hands-on experience, from both academic and... Read more
 1. Comparative Genomics and Drug Discovery in Trypanosomatids  2. The Practical Implications of Comparative Kinetoplastid Genomics  3. The Relevance of Host Genes in Malaria  4. Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors as Drug/Chemical Targets, Contributions from Comparative Genomics, Forward and Reverse Genetics  5. Discovery of Novel Sodium Channel Inhibitors - A Gene Family-Based Approach  6. 'Omics' in Translational Medicine : Are They Lost in Translation?  7. Drug-Target Discovery In Silico : Using the Web to Identify Novel Molecular Targets for Drug Action

Biography

John Parrington and Kevin Coward, Department of Pharmacology, University of Oxford, UK.