Target Discovery and Validation Reviews and Protocols - Emerging Strategies for Targets and Biomarker Discovery, Volume 1 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007)

Target discovery is a field that has existed for several years but is so vibrant today because of the recent progress in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of many human diseases and the technical advances in target identification and validation. More sophisticated gene profiling technologies, such as DNA microarrays and serial analysis of gene expression, permit rapid identification of lead targets. Moreover, analysis of gene networks in living organisms allows the identification of target genes that operate in defined physiological pathways. With the sequencing of several genomes completed and the rapidly growing gene expression databases, there is now greater impetus than ever before for in silico discovery of therapeutic targets. Also, recent advances in genetic technologies have increased our ability to generate mouse models for human diseases. The implications of these genetically modified animals in drug development are several, including identification of new drug targets, predicting efficacy, and uncovering possible side effects. Together, these recent technical advances should allow researchers to make the most informed choice early and advance the chosen targets toward clinical studies. Regarding cancers, any difference between a cancer and a normal cell could potentially be exploited as a therapeutic target. The hope is that drugs targeting specific constituents or pathways in cancer cells will provide more effective therapy, either alone or in combination with other currently used anticancer drugs. In addition to drug targets, identifying new target antigens remains as much of a challenge as improving tumor vaccines already in the clinic.

General

Imprint:	HumanaPress
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Methods in Molecular Biology, 360
Release date:	November 2010
First published:	2007
Editors:	Mouldy Sioud
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	354
Edition:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
ISBN-13:	978-1-61737-699-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Oncology > General
LSN:	1-61737-699-X
Barcode:	9781617376993

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