Clinical and Translational Research in Network Pharmacology

Network pharmacology is a branch of pharmcology based on systems pharmacology. It investigates the effects of drugs on both the interactome and the diseasome levels. The drug target network contains information on which genes are targeted by drugs available in the market. It can play a significant role in understanding the action mechanisms of experimental and approved drugs. Traditional medicine is characterized by holistic, personalized, and multicomponent therapy. It has enormous potential to resolve a variety of modern healthcare challenges. The use of herbal formulae as the primary treatment is a key feature of traditional medicine. It also plays an important role in the origin and rapid development of network pharmacology. Unprecedented opportunity for undertaking systematic research in traditional medicine is generated by network pharmacology. Furthermore, it helps uncover the systematic pharmacological mechanisms of various drugs for facilitating the discovery and development of drugs and their clinical usage. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of network pharmacology. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.