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Cancer is the phenotypic end point of multiple genetic aberrations and epigenetic modifications that have accumulated within its genome. These genetic and epigenetic alterations come together to form complex, dynamic, and plastic networks that govern the “hallmarks of cancer.” The development of new technologies and powerful computational algorithms to sequence and characterize genomes have enabled researchers to acquire and analyze measurement of tens of thousands of “omic” data points across these genetic and epigenetic changes within cancer genomes. Quantitative and Systems Pharmacology (QSP) represents one of these translational medicine approaches that integrates computational and experimental methods to elucidate, validate, and apply new pharmacological concepts to the development and use of small molecule and biologic drugs. QSP is a promising approach that can provide a scientifically rational approach for defining optimal multidrug regimens, identifying responsive patient populations, identifying translational biomarkers, and designing clinical trials.
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Pierce, E.L.B., Tan, A.C. (2013). Integrating “Omics” Data for Quantitative and Systems Pharmacology in Translational Oncology. In: Collins, M., Koenig, C. (eds) Micro and Nano Flow Systems for Bioanalysis. Bioanalysis, vol 2. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4376-6_12
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