Microbial Genomics and Drug Discovery

Download or read book Microbial Genomics and Drug Discovery written by Thomas J. Dougherty and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-05-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines bioinformatic and genomic approaches for the identification, detection, selection, and validation of new antibacterial targets and vaccine candidates. Explores potential pathways for effective infection control, inhibition of antibacterial resistance, and acceleration of drug discovery processes. Illustrates the use of Pathway Tools in a genomics-based drug discovery project.