Pharmacogenetics, epigenetics and pharmacoepigenetics

Abstract

Modern genetic studies have allowed the development of new disciplines that have high hopes for the treatment of severe conditions such as cancer and HIV/AIDS. The application of the notions of pharmacogenetics and pharmacoepigenetics, largely still under the sign of research, opens new horizons for medical and pharmaceutical practice.

Keywords

• genetic polymorphisms
• metabolic phenotype
• epigenetics
• epi-drugs