2001•The Chinese Journal of Clinical PharmacologyRequires access
Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Medication
Xiao Lou
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Abstract
Pharmacogenomics is an emerging scientific discipline studying the the association between genetic polymorphisms and the individual variations in response to therapeutics. It promises to increase the safety and efficacy for drug utilization,decrease the incidence of adverse drug reactions. Pharmacogenomics provides a theoretical basis for personalized medicine. The article introduced the concept, content, methods of pharmacogenomics and its applications in establishing clinical individualized medication.