Biomedical Applications of Proteomics

The first book to provide an overview over applications of proteomics in the discovery of new diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic targets. Examples of applications are presented for the most important diseases like heart and cardiovascular disorders, cancer, infectious diseases and diseases of the nervous system. Aspects of pharmatoxicology as well as bioinformatics are also included.

Authors form the U.S., Europe and Australia contribute with their specific expertise. They are professionals from research institutions, hospitals and companies.