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    Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers in the Post-Genomic Era
    Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers in the Post-Genomic Era
    Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers in the Post-Genomic Era
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    Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers in the Post-Genomic Era

    By Ziwei Huang

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    Post Genomics Drug Discovery and Research explores and discusses some of the most important topics in post-genomics life and biopharmaceutical sciences. It provides an introduction to the field, outlining examples of many techniques currently used, as well as those still under development, which are important for the research of biopharmaceutical discovery in the post-genomics era.
    • Integrates several developing and cutting-edge technologies and methods like bioinformatics, experimental therapeutics, and molecular recognition
    • Includes discussion on topics such as: computer-aided ligand design; peptide and protein chemistry and synthesis; synthesis of active natural products; and the use of emerging technologies like proteomics, nanotechnology, or bioengineering.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley-Interscience
    Release dateJun 11, 2007
    ISBN9780470131855
    Drug Discovery Research: New Frontiers in the Post-Genomic Era

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