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11 Role ofGenomics andProteomics inDrug Discovery
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proteomic data. Finding lead compounds that can be developed further into medica­tion candidates requires the use of HTS (Wildey etal. 2017). The creation of small compounds or biologics that specically interact with the target and modulate its activity can be guided by the 3D structures of veried therapeutic targets, which were discovered by structural proteomic approaches. The development of targeted therapeutics, in which medications are created to specically hit a particular target with few off-target effects, depends heavily on proteomic data (Wang etal. 2005).
Drug candidate efcacy in disease contexts is validated using animal models and cell-based assays. To evaluate changes in protein expression and activity in response to the treatment, proteomics is used. These studies support the validity of the tar­get’s and medication candidates’ potential therapeutic usefulness (Filiou et al.
2011). Proteomic approaches can be used to validate the clinical relevance of phar-
macological targets that advance to the clinical development stage. Here, target expression in patient samples is evaluated, and its relationship to therapeutic out­comes is examined (Ni etal. 2015).
By offering a systematic and data-driven method for choosing the most promis­ing targets, proteomics in target identication and validation speeds up the drug discovery process. It assists in ensuring that possible therapeutic targets are both clinically and physiologically meaningful. Proteomic technologies will become more and more important in the creation of innovative treatments and the advance­ment of precision medicine as they continue to improve.
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11.4 Biomarker Discovery
11.4.1 Importance ofBiomarkers inDrug Development
Biomarkers are quantiable indications that reveal details about different biological processes, ailments, or disorders. Biomarkers are essential tools in the drug devel­opment process that provide information on the security, effectiveness, and mode of action of proposed medications (Kraus 2018). They are crucial because they greatly speed up and enhance the drug development process in the following ways.
Biomarkers can help in early disease identication and diagnosis, enabling prompt intervention and therapy. For diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and cardiovascular illnesses, for instance, certain proteins or genetic markers can be used as diagnostic biomarkers. Biomarkers are essential for identifying and verify­ing pharmacological targets. Researchers can identify possible biological targets for drug development by examining biomarkers linked to a specic disease. Using ill­ness features, genetics, or therapy responsiveness as criteria, biomarkers can assist in dividing patients into subgroups. This makes it possible to create personalized, targeted therapy for each patient.
Biomarkers offer a quantitative and unbiased way to evaluate a drug’s effective­ness. Researchers can identify whether a medicine is having the desired therapeutic effect by observing changes in particular biomarkers. Biomarkers are used to track
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the safety of medications and evaluate any potential side effects. Particular biomark­ers may show organ damage, metabolic abnormalities, or other drug-related toxici­ties. By assisting researchers in locating lead compounds and evaluating their efcacy and safety earlier in the pipeline, biomarkers hasten the medication devel­opment process. As a result, developing drugs takes less time and money.
The idea of personalized medicine is based on biomarkers. Biomarkers can improve treatment effectiveness and reduce negative effects by customizing thera­pies to each patient’s particular genetic and molecular prole. By easing patient selection, stratication, and endpoint assessment, biomarkers support the design of clinical trials. Clinical studies as a result are more effective and instructive. When reviewing new drug applications, regulatory organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) are increas­ingly taking biomarker data into account. Evidence based on biomarkers can speed up the regulatory approval procedure.
Biomarkers enable clinicians to keep track of patients’ responses both during and after pharmacological therapy. This aids in modifying treatment plans and evaluat­ing long-term results. It can cut the price of drug development and prevent late-stage failures by enabling the early detection of dangerous or inefcient therapeutic can­didates. Research on biomarkers helps us better understand how diseases work, and that knowledge can help us create new therapeutic strategies.
In conclusion, biomarkers are crucial to medication development at every stage, from target identication to clinical trials and post-market surveillance. They improve the speed, accuracy, and safety of drug development procedures, which eventually results in the identication and approval of safer and more potent medicines. The landscape of drug development and personalized medicine is still being shaped by the ongoing developments in biomarker research and technology.
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11.4.2 Genomic andProteomic Approaches
toBiomarker Discovery
The early detection, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of diseases all depend on biomarkers. The identication of particular molecular markers connected to a vari­ety of medical disorders has been made possible by genomic and proteomic meth­ods, which have revolutionized the area of biomarker research (Huizar etal. 2020). In order to nd certain genetic differences linked to diseases, genomic biomarkers analyse a person’s DNA.This can include copy number variations (CNVs), inser­tions/deletions, and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Genome-wide asso­ciation studies (GWAS) can be used to nd genetic variations linked to certain diseases by analysing the entire genome. Researchers can identify potential genetic biomarkers by contrasting the genomes of people with a disease and those without one.
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Next-generation sequencing (NGS) enables a thorough examination of a per­son’s DNA.Using whole-genome and whole-exome sequencing, it is possible to nd genetic variations that can be used as biomarkers for disease susceptibility and hereditary disorders. The study of gene expression patterns in various disease states is the main objective of transcriptomics. Changes in RNA levels can serve as bio­markers for disease diagnosis and prognosis, and these changes can be detected using microarrays and RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq). Additionally, epigenomics investigates how variations in histone modications, non-coding RNA, and DNA methylation patterns can affect gene expression. Biomarkers for cancer and other disorders can be derived from altered epigenetic marks (Huizar etal. 2020; He 2006).
The study of proteins, which are more specic indicators of biological processes and disorders, is referred to as proteomic biomarkers. By monitoring protein levels, post-translational changes, and interactions, proteomics can detect biomarkers. Mass spectrometry (MS) is a potent method for nding proteome biomarkers. It can recognize and measure proteins, their isoforms, and post-translational changes, making it possible to nd biomarkers linked to disease. To pinpoint individual antibody- antigen interactions, protein microarrays can be probed with patient sam­ples that contain immobilized proteins. Finding diagnostic and prognostic protein biomarkers may result from this.
Using targeted proteomics, specic proteins of interest are quantied. High sen­sitivity and accuracy are achieved by using the techniques of selected reaction mon­itoring (SRM) and multiple reaction monitoring (MRM). Functional proteomic studies the role of proteins in various illness conditions. It can uncover possible biomarkers and reveal the mechanisms driving illness progression. Advanced bioin­formatics tools are crucial for analysing the massive amounts of data produced dur­ing the proteomic biomarker development process. Our understanding of disease mechanisms is improved by the integration of genomes and proteomic data (Huizar etal. 2020; Ion etal. 2016).
However, there are many challenges that need to be addressed and focused on push this technology in the right direction. Researchers are looking into some areas that have the potential to drive genomics and proteomics in biomarker discovery. For example, managing and analysing enormous amounts of genomes and pro­teomic data are difcult tasks that call for sophisticated computational resources and tools. To guarantee their dependability and relevance, biomarker candidates need thorough validation.
Integrating genomes, proteomics, and other “omics” data is essential for gaining a thorough understanding of disease mechanisms and for the identication of trust­worthy biomarkers. New methods in single-cell genomics and proteomics also allow for the analysis of single cells, revealing details on cellular heterogeneity and cell-specic biomarkers. The development of targeted medicines, personalized medicine, and our understanding of the molecular basis of diseases are all being driven by genomic and proteomic approaches to biomarker identication. With the potential for better diagnostics, prognostics, and therapies, these technologies have changed the face of health care. Genomic and proteomic research is likely to
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elucidate a variety of new biomarkers that will benet patients and the medical com­munity as a whole as time goes on (Mäbert etal. 2014; Matthews etal. 2016).
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11.4.3 Case Studies ofSuccessful Biomarker Utilization
In several medical specialties, biomarkers have been useful in enhancing diagnosis, choice of therapy, and patient outcomes. Here are a few noteworthy case studies that demonstrate how biomarkers can be used effectively.
Biomarker: Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) gene amplica­tion and protein overexpression. Case Study: Herceptin, a monoclonal antibody, has been used to treat HER2-positive breast cancer patients with great success. This treatment primarily targets cancer cells that are HER2-positive. A one-size-ts-all strategy for treating breast cancer existed prior to the use of this biomarker. Patients with HER2-positive breast cancer now have much better survival rates and thera­peutic results because of Herceptin (Wilson etal. 2018).
Biomarker: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. Case Study: Patients with particular EGFR mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) benet from targeted treatments such as getinib and erlotinib. These mutations are easier to identify, which aids oncologists in choosing the best course of action and increases response rates and progression-free survival (Codony-Servat etal. 2019).
Biomarker: BCR-ABL fusion gene. Case Study: The introduction of imatinib (Gleevec) therapy for CML transformed the way that cancer is treated. Imatinib targets this genetic anomaly’s BCR-ABL fusion protein in particular. Many CML patients may now properly manage their illness and enjoy regular lives as a result (Abdulmawjood etal. 2021).
Biomarker: Mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Case Study: Breast and ovarian cancer risk are enhanced in the presence of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. These mutations can be identied, allowing for early discovery and customized risk-reduction measures. Prophylactic operations and surveillance programmes can considerably lower the incidence of cancer in high-risk persons (Lee etal. 2014).
Biomarker: PSA levels in blood. Case Study: A common biomarker for prostate cancer is PSA.It assists in early disease detection and therapy response monitoring. By detecting prostate cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage, PSA testing has increased survival rates (Saini 2016).
Biomarker: Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. Case Study: A biomarker called HbA1c is used to track the long-term management of blood sugar in diabetics. Maintaining ideal HbA1c levels aids in avoiding problems and customizing treat­ment plans, improving disease management and patient outcomes (Kaiafa etal. 2021).
Biomarker: Human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA.Case Study: Cervical cancer screening has been improved by HPV testing. It pinpoints the disease’s high-risk HPV subtypes, enabling early detection and treatment. The prevalence of cervical cancer has dramatically decreased as a result of this strategy (Shah etal. 2020).
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These case studies highlight the signicant inuence that biomarkers have on diagnosing diseases, choosing treatments, and providing for patients. By enabling personalized medicine, early diagnosis, and focused therapies, the use of biomark­ers has changed the face of health care, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life. The pursuit of new biomarkers promises to provide more indicators that will continue to inuence medical advancements.
11.5 Target Identication andValidation
11.5.1 Identifying Potential Drug Targets Through Genomics
andProteomics
A crucial phase in the drug discovery process is the identication of prospective therapeutic targets, and genomics and proteomics have completely changed this area of pharmaceutical research. These cutting-edge technologies have sped up the identication of new therapeutic targets and aided in the creation of more accurate and potent medications.
Genomic and proteomic approaches in identifying drug targets are the same as the approaches to biomarker discovery as discussed in Sect. 11.4.2. The following is a gure showing the list of approaches in genomics and proteomic drug targeting (Kramer and Cohen 2004; Sleno and Emili 2008) (Fig.11.1 and 11.2).
For a thorough understanding of prospective therapeutic targets, the combination of genomes and proteomic data is crucial. The identication of genes and proteins that are consistently linked to disease and are functionally relevant is made possible by the combination of genetic information (genomics) with data on protein expres­sion (proteomics). Finding high-condence pharmacological targets is where this integrated method excels.
In conclusion, genomics and proteomics have changed the way prospective ther­apeutic targets are found. By enabling the identication of therapeutic targets at the genetic and protein levels, these technologies improve the accuracy and efciency of drug development. The convergence of these two elds, together with develop­ments in computational biology and bioinformatics, continues to spur drug discov­ery innovation and raises the prospect of more successful and focused treatments in the future.
Fig. 11.1 Approaches in genomic drug targeting
1.Genome-Wide Associaon
Studies (GWAS)
1.Transcriptomics 1.Epigenomics
1.Next-Generaon Sequencing (NGS)
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Fig. 11.2 Approaches in proteomic drug targeting
1.Proteome Profiling
1.Funconal Proteomics
1.Protein
Interacon
Networks
1.Structural
1.Mass
Spectrometry
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11.5.2 Validation ofDrug Targets
A crucial phase in the drug development process is validating drug targets. It entails proving that a particular biological molecule, frequently a protein, is not only con­nected to a disease but also offers a promising target for therapeutic action. Target validation makes sure that resources are used wisely and that there is a good chance that the drug development process will succeed. The main elements and techniques involved in validating pharmacological targets are listed below (Uitdehaag etal. 2012).
Genetic and genomic evidence such as genetic associations, loss-of-function studies, and gain-of-function studies can be used in the validation of drug targets. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS), for example, can nd genetic variants linked to a disease. These studies give solid evidence for validation if a target gene or protein is repeatedly connected to a certain ailment.
Loss-of-function studies such as genetic knockout experiments in cellular sys­tems or model organisms can show that a target is required for the development of a disease. The disease phenotype should be prevented or improved by the absence of the target. In gain-of-function studies, by overexpressing a gene or protein as a therapeutic target, researchers can track the emergence or aggravation of disease symptoms (Minikel etal. 2020).
Biochemical and cellular evidence can also be used in the validation of drug targets. Proteomic methods can show variations in the levels of protein expression, post-translational alterations, and connections linked to the disease. Its validation is aided by repeated changes in the target protein. By creating functional assays to gauge the target protein’s activity in disease-related pathways, it is possible to con­rm the protein’s role in pathogenesis (Waduge etal. 2022).
Drug validation can also be studied by using preclinical models. Using animal models, researchers can examine the effects of target modulation (such as inhibition or activation) on the development of disease. Positive outcomes in animals provide evidence that therapeutic intervention in humans may be effective. Alternatively, in a controlled setting, the effects of targeting the protein can be evaluated using cul­tured cells or cell lines obtained from patients (Lacombe etal. 2011).
Pharmacological evidence can be used to validate drug targets. In preclinical models, the potential of small molecules to modify the disease can be explored by using chemical probes. These compounds must specically interact with the target protein. These chemical probes serve as instruments for validating targets. The cre­ation of drug candidates that target the validated molecule can add to the evidence
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supporting the validity of the molecule as a therapeutic target. The drugs’ effective­ness and safety in both preclinical models and clinical trials add to the target’s valid­ity (Roy 2018).
Examining patient tissues and samples for the presence and activity of the target protein, as well as its relationship to the severity or prognosis of the condition, is a straightforward means to conrm the target’s applicability to human biology. The strongest support for this theory comes from medications that successfully treat the molecule in clinical trials. These studies evaluate the safety, effectiveness, and dos­age in patients, further demonstrating the target’s function in the treatment of dis­ease (Lee etal. 2005).
Finding biomarkers linked to the target can act as an indirect form of validation. These biomarkers may alter in response to target modulation, which can be a sign of a successful treatment (Kraus 2018). To verify a pharmacological target, several lines of evidence from several methodologies (genetic, biochemical, preclinical models, and clinical trials) should ideally converge. Cross-validation supports the argument that the target is appropriate.
The pharmaceutical industry has difculties guaranteeing that the chosen targets are both physiologically and therapeutically relevant because the validation of phar­macological targets is a continuous process. When a target is not validated, expen­sive drug research efforts may be abandoned. However, the establishment of innovative medicines that can lessen disease burden and enhance patient outcomes is made possible by the successful validation of a target. The precision and effec­tiveness of target validation continue to be improved by developments in genetics, proteomics, and drug discovery technologies.
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11.5.3 Role ofBioinformatics inTarget Validation
Target validation is a vital phase in the drug discovery process, and bioinformatics is essential to this process. Target validation seeks to establish the viability and rele­vance of a particular biological molecule—often a protein—as a target for therapeu­tic intervention. This procedure is streamlined and improved by bioinformatics, which makes use of computer tools, data analysis, and integration of multiple “omics” data. Here is how bioinformatics helps validate targets (Jiang and Zhou 2005).
Bioinformatics tools enable researchers to merge data from the domains of genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and other “omics”. A more complete pic­ture of a target’s participation in a disease can be revealed by integrating these vari­ous multi-omics datasets. Bioinformatics software may associate genes and proteins with certain networks and pathways, assisting researchers in comprehending how the target functions within the broader scheme of disease-related activities (Wang etal. 2021).
Bioinformatics also makes it easier to nd genes and proteins that express them­selves differently in healthy and diseased conditions. Prioritizing prospective thera­peutic targets is made easier by analysing extensive differential expression data.
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Bioinformatics can as well identify potential interaction partners and downstream effectors by analysing the patterns of co-expression of a target gene or protein with others (Jiang and Zhou 2005).
Bioinformatics tools offer functional annotation and enrichment analysis, help­ing to evaluate the functions of target genes or proteins in cellular processes and pathways associated with disease (Lin etal. 2017). Using bioinformatics approach, it is possible to build protein-protein interaction networks, which can show how connected a target is to other proteins in a larger landscape of protein-protein inter­actions. Understanding the regulatory components that regulate a target gene or protein, such as transcription factors or microRNAs, can shed light on the molecular processes behind disease (Chen etal. 2016). In text mining, the software uses natu­ral language processing techniques to glean pertinent data from the scientic litera­ture. This aids researchers in collecting data from published studies that show a target is related to disease (Zheng etal. 2019).
In comparative genomics, genomes from different species may be compared thanks to bioinformatics. Genes or proteins that have undergone evolutionary con­servation are frequently more likely to be crucial for biological processes and make for desirable targets (Wright etal. 2013). By combining genetic and molecular data with clinical data, it is possible to nd associations between target expression or variation and patient outcomes, assisting in target validation for personalized ther­apy (Yang etal. 2012). Using a variety of factors, including biological relevance, druggability, and specicity, bioinformatics tools may rank and score candidate drug targets (Mathai etal. 2020). Bioinformatics in silico drug screening method also enables virtual testing of small compounds against target protein 3D structures. The validated target’s prospective medication candidates are identied through this method (Rao and Srinivas 2011).
Bioinformatics technologies produce visual representations of data, facilitating the analysis of large datasets and the production of insightful ndings by research­ers (Koscielny etal. 2017). Target validation is accelerated by bioinformatics thanks to its organized and data-driven methodology. It aids decision-making by research­ers regarding the applicability and signicance of particular targets for drug devel­opment. Bioinformatics expedites the discovery of interesting drug targets by combining enormous volumes of biological data with powerful computer approaches and ultimately aids in the creation of safer and more effective medicines.
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11.6 High-Throughput Screening
11.6.1 Automation andRobotics
inHigh-Throughput Screening
High-throughput screening (HTS): A crucial stage in the drug development process is HTS, which entails evaluating a large number of chemical compounds or biologi­cal agents for possible therapeutic candidates. This procedure has been transformed
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by the use of automation and robotics in HTS, making it quicker, more economical, and more efcient. This is how robotics and automation are changing HTS.
Automation via increased throughput makes it possible to handle multiple sam­ples at once, which greatly expands the number of chemicals that can be screened in a shorter amount of time. This speed is necessary to nd promising medication candidates quickly (Wildey etal. 2017). Dispensing reagents and samples using automated equipment is extremely accurate and consistent, which minimizes human mistakes. Ensuring the quality of data and generating dependable outcomes depend heavily on this reproducibility. Assays can be made smaller by using fewer amounts of chemicals and reagents thanks to automation. This allows for the screening of rare or costly molecules while also conserving resources (Mayr and Bojanic 2009).
A vast array of HTS assays can be performed by robotic systems, which are ex­ible and easy to program. They are appropriate for different phases of drug develop­ment since they can handle a variety of plate layouts and test types. Automation makes it feasible to include imaging systems in high-content screening (HCS), which in turn permits high-content screening. This makes it possible to analyse several characteristics at the single-cell level and so learn more about the compound effects (Fox etal. 2006). A lot of data is gathered and stored by automated systems. In order to handle, analyse, and interpret these data and assist researchers in making defensible conclusions, bioinformatics tools can be included.
For big compound libraries, automation helps with the tracking, retrieval, and storage of chemical compounds. It guarantees that samples are ready for screening at any time. Automated methods can be utilized for follow-up assays, such as dose­response studies, selectivity testing, and lead optimization, once hits have been identied in primary screens (Wildey etal. 2017). 3D drug screening is also made possible by robotic systems’ ability to handle 3D spheroids and cell culture models, which enables more physiologically accurate drug testing. Automation is helpful for combination screens, which examine different combinations of chemicals to nd synergistic effects, and for repurposing of already-approved medications for new applications.
By minimizing human exposure to potentially dangerous compounds, automated systems improve safety. They are capable of handling substances that need certain environmental conditions or containment (Du etal. 2020). High-throughput pheno­typic screening, in which chemicals are evaluated according to their impact on the phenotype of cells or organisms that are being examined, is making a comeback thanks to automation and robots. This method frequently nds targets and mecha­nisms that are hidden from view in conventional target-based displays.
Automated HTS can be used to realign current medications for novel conditions, hence reducing development time and costs. The ability of robotic systems to run constantly makes screening possible around the clock, which is necessary for quick, extensive HTS campaigns (Datta etal. 2018). The drug discovery process has been greatly expedited by the incorporation of automation and robotics in HTS, enabling researchers to efciently and precisely screen millions of molecules. This technical breakthrough leads to the development of novel and life-saving drugs by speeding up the identication of possible drug candidates and lowering the cost of drug
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research. Automation and robots in HTS will continue to be at the forefront of phar­maceutical research as long as technology keeps developing.
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11.6.2 Combining Genomics andProteomics
withHigh-Throughput Screening
High-throughput screening (HTS) has been transformed by the merging of genomes and proteomics, which offers a comprehensive strategy to nd and evaluate pro­spective drug targets, explore chemical interactions, and expedite the development of novel treatments. This combination improves drug discovery’s effectiveness and success rates in a number of ways (Bleicher etal. 2003).
In genomics, genes and genetic variants linked to diseases can be identied using genomic data. These observations provide a basis for determining possible thera­peutic targets. By verifying proteomic targets’ existence and importance at the pro­tein level, proteomic data can aid in their validation. It enables scientists to determine if the expression of a gene results in a functioning protein and whether that protein is a promising target for therapy.
Under the biomarker discovery mechanism, genetic markers found by genomics may be used as prospective illness biomarkers. These markers can be used to track the course of an illness or evaluate how well a treatment is working. Proteomic proling is able to recognize particular proteins or protein patterns as biomarkers that signify the occurrence, development, or response to therapy of a given disease.
For drug target identication, combining the strengths of proteomics and genom­ics allows for a thorough understanding of a disease’s molecular landscape. Finding the most potential pharmacological targets may result from combining genetic and protein expression data. Using mechanism of action (MoA) studies, proteomic methods can show how medications or other substances interact with particular proteins in a cell. Understanding a compound’s molecular weight at equilibrium is essential for medication development. Researchers can evaluate the effects of sub­stances on several biological parameters at the cellular or subcellular level by com­bining high-content screening with proteomics and genomics. This method offers a more thorough understanding of chemical action.
Genetic differences unique to each patient that affect how they respond to treat­ment can be found using genomic data. By identifying patient-specic patterns of protein expression, proteomic data might help doctors customize a patient’s course of care. Additionally, compounds that particularly target genes or genetic variations linked to disease can be found using genomic data. Information pertaining to the expression and function of particular proteins within cells can then be inferred from proteomic data.
Proteomic and genomic methods help with lead optimization by determining and dening the most promising compounds for additional research and development. Combining HTS with other analytical tools enables the evaluation of a compound’s