Pharmaco-genomics handbook

• Main Authors: Cavallari, Larisa M. (Author), Ellingrod, Vicki L. (Author), Kolesar, Jill M. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Hudson/Ohio Lexi-Comp 2005
• Edition: Second Edition
• Series: Drug information series
• Subjects: Biotransformation > genetics; Pharmacogenetics > methods
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• Physical Description: 298 pages illustrations 18 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
• ISBN: 9781591951247; 1591951240

This exciting title by "Lexi-Comp" introduces Pharmacogenomics to the forward-thinking healthcare professional and student. "Pharmacogenomics Handbook" presents information concerning key genetic variations that may influence drug disposition and/or sensitivity. Brief introductions to fundamental concepts in genetics and genomics are provided in order to bring the reader up-to-date on theserapidly-emerging sciences. This book provides a foundation for all clinicians who will becalled on to integrate rapidly-expanding genomic knowledge into the management of drug therapy. A great introduction to pharmacogenetic principles as well as a concise reference on key polymorphisms known to influence drug response.This title includes: introduction to pharmacogenomics; introduction to genetics; polymorphism monographs; definitions/glossary; Cytochrome p450 nomenclature; table of Cytochrome p450 enzymes, substrates, inhibitors and inducers; alphabetical listing of drugs by genericand brand name; alphabetical listing of gene polymorphisms; and, index of polymorphisms and drugs potentially affected