Biomarkers

A biomarker is a substance used as an indicator of a biologic state. It is a characteristic that is objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of normal biologic processes, pathogenic processes, or pharmacologic responses to a therapeutic intervention. Biomarker is a parameter that can be used to measure the progress of disease or the effects of treatment. Key features Theoretical approaches, number of examples and references Provides a broad, application-oriented overview Real application scenarios, such as biomarkers projects that require the use of a whole set of drug design tools This appears to be an excellent series of textbooks for students, researchers and scientists Provides a comprehensive, definitive, and up to date reference of the main areas of specialist and expert knowledge and skills used by those involved in all aspects of the new drug development research Illustrations help readers understand the research methodology easily Lists of Web resources serve as a gateway to important research centers, institutes, and other sources of information

Autorentext

Dr Virendra Gomase did his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Department of Computer Science and IT, Dr. B.A.M. University, Aurangabad. He published more than 300 International and National peer reviewed Journals research papers having Impact Factor. His research included work on Genomics, Genetic and Protein Engineering.