1st Edition

Synthetic Nucleic Acids as Inhibitors of Gene Expression Mechanisms, Applications, and Therapeutic Implications

Edited By Levon Michael Khachigian Copyright 2004
204 Pages 46 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

200 Pages
by CRC Press

In the post-genomic era we have, at our fingertips, an incredible array of genomic sequences from a multitude of complex organisms. There remains, however, the critical need to understand the precise roles individual genes play in complex biological milieu. Bringing together authoritative reviews by renowned international leaders, this book presents cutting-edge research on inhibitors of gene... Read more
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Biography

Levon Michael Khachigian