Rna Interference Technology From Basic Science to Drug Development. Forewords by Andrew Fire and Marshall Nirenberg. 2005. Hardcover. xxxiii,510pp. References. Index.

Krishnarao Appasani

ISBN 10: 0521836778 / ISBN 13: 9780521836777

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rna Interference Technology From Basic Science to Drug Development. Forewords by Andrew Fire and Marshall Nirenberg. 2005. Hardcover. xxxiii,510pp. References. Index.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521836778
• ISBN 13: 9780521836777
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Gebraucht / Used

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Synopsis

RNA Interference (RNAi) technology has rapidly become one of the key methods used in functional genomics. RNAi is used to block the expression of genes and create phenotypes that can potentially yield clues about the function of these genes. In the postgenomic era, the elucidation of the physiological function of genes has become the rate-limiting step in the quest to develop 'gene-based drugs' and RNAi could potentially play a pivotal role in the validation of such novel drugs. In this overview, the basic concepts and applications of RNAi biology are discussed. Leading experts from both academia and industry have contributed to this invaluable reference. The volume is forwarded by Andrew Fire, one of the winners of the 2006 Nobel Prize for the discovery of RNA Interference.

Book Description

RNA Interference (RNAi) technology has rapidly become one of the key methods used in functional genomics. In this 2005 overview, the basic concepts of RNAi biology are discussed, as well as the current and potential applications, providing an invaluable reference for all those who need to understand this emerging technology.