Epigenetics in Precision Medicine

Epigenetic mechanisms have become essential for developing early diagnosis and prognosis biomarkers in precision medicine. Epigenetics in Precision Medicine, a new book in the Translational Epigenetics series, discusses current developments in clinical epigenetics, including epigenetic biomarkers for clinical diagnosis, prognosis, patient stratification, and treatment monitoring. The book explores the challenges of advancing epigenetics research and translating findings to the clinic and drug discovery in cancer, metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, bone disease, and immune-related disorders. It also highlights how epigenomic technologies, applications, and tools can be leveraged to discover new epigenetic biomarkers and develop new therapeutic approaches to treat human disease.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 614 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

In recent years, the understanding of epigenetic mechanisms underlying disease onset and progression has emerged as a vital cornerstone for the development of novel early diagnosis and prognosis biomarkers, enabling patient stratification and precision medicine. Epigenetics in Precision Medicine, a groundbreaking new volume in the Translational Epigenetics series, offers a comprehensive exploration and overview of the latest advancements in clinical epigenetics, with a special focus on epigenetic biomarkers that hold immense potential for clinical diagnosis, prognosis, patient stratification, and treatment monitoring.

The book delves into diverse disease types, including cancer, metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, bone disease, and immune-related disorders. It examines the challenges and opportunities associated with advancing epigenetics research and translating findings into the clinic and drug discovery realms in each of these areas. Chapter authors provide valuable insights on how to leverage epigenomic technologies, applications, and tools, such as next-generation sequencing, to uncover new epigenetic biomarkers in disease and drug studies.

Epigenetics in Precision Medicine takes a deep dive into the intricate epigenetic mechanisms underlying various pathologies, highlighting how epigenetics can propel the advancement of precision medicine. It not only enhances in vitro diagnostic and prognostic tools but also presents novel therapeutic approaches to treat human diseases. By unraveling the complexities of epigenetic regulation, this book empowers researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical professionals to harness the power of epigenetics in their quest for improved patient outcomes and personalized medicine.

Weight: 1224g
Dimension: 193 x 238 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128230084